What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Design Intern position at Harry N Abrams Inc?
If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Design Intern to join our Marketing Team as part of our Summer Internship Program commencing on June 2, 2026
Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only), interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture.
The Marketing Design Intern will work closely with the Marketing Designers on campaigns across the Adult and Children’s publishing list, promoting books ranging from popular children’s picture books and YA titles to high-end art books, award-winning graphic novels, adult commercial fiction, high-profile cookbooks, and the next nonfiction bestseller. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic designer and book lover with a passion for advertising and marketing design to join the Marketing team as a Summer Intern. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in marketing and advertising design while developing a deeper understanding of the publishing industry.
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.
What you’d be doing:
- Assist with the design and preparation of marketing assets, including web ads, social media graphics, book mockups, print advertisements, and promotional materials.
- Support file organization and preparation for both digital and print marketing projects.
- Gain experience creating assets within established brand and style guidelines.
- Collaborate with designers, marketers, and publicists on marketing initiatives.
- Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during this internship experience for academic credit
- Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
- Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
- Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
- Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
- Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Familiarity with Mac OS and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Has a passion for design, books, and visual storytelling
- Is interested in marketing design, including digital, print, and campaign branding
- Demonstrates a strong foundation in design principles, including composition and typography
- Can collaborate effectively with team members while also managing independent projects
- Is open to feedback, able to incorporate direction, and capable of meeting deadlines
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Experience creating content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Familiarity with project management platforms such as Monday
- Exposure to animation tools such as Adobe After Effects
Internship Details:
Compensation: For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit.
Location: New York, NY, and follows a hybrid schedule, working 20-30 hours per week.
Duration: June 2, 2026 - August 14, 2026
About ABRAMS
Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed.
Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.
ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.
At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If you’re inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.