Design Internship, Teads

• Are you capable of creating rich media ad formats (preferably for video and display) able to work within a fast-paced, high pressure, team-oriented environment?
• Are you hungry to work with the latest technologies and use your initiative to come up with unique designs and new ideas whilst ensuring best practice, usability and accessibility?
• If you’re a concept-driven designer with a sharp eye for visual detail and a love for digital media, please read on!
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Demonstrated skill in motion graphics, video editing, and dynamic media formats
• Ability to distill complex client goals into clean, effective visual outputs
• Exceptional attention to detail with a passion for layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• A strong design portfolio showcasing digital design, motion work and/or interactive ads
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines, with strong time management and organizational skills
• A self-starter with a collaborative attitude, eager to learn and push creative boundaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - confident presenting ideas to internal teams and clients
• Relentless Customer Focus: You put customers at the heart of everything, building strong relationships, understanding customers needs, and making decisions that keep their perspective front and center
• Act Today, Not Tomorrow: You make smart decisions quickly, prioritize action over perfection, and keep things moving forward, even when things aren’t 100% clear
• Obsess About Outcomes: You’re outcome-driven, take ownership of your results, and work through challenges to deliver what really matters
• Evolve Through Change: You’re adaptable, curious, and see change as a chance to learn and improve. You evolve your skills to keep up and push ahead
• Human-driven, Powered by AI: While we use AI to drive performance, it’s our people who make the real difference. You bring empathy, collaboration, and a love of learning to everything you do
• College senior or recent graduate with a major in graphic design or advertising
• Able to come into the Teads Chicago office 2x per week
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, idea-driven environment and wants to make an impact through smart, beautiful, and user-focused design. If you're excited to combine creativity, craft, and strategic thinking—join us!

Desirable

• Teads is looking for a Design Intern to join our Creative Studio team
• Work with Creative Strategists and designers to design and build compelling, interactive video and display ads that align with client briefs and brand guidelines
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Creative Strategy, Sales, Ad Operations) to translate client goals into effective visual solutions
• Generate innovative, visually engaging ideas and custom creative concepts for both active campaigns and proactive pitches
• Participate in brainstorms and pitch development with a collaborative, strategic mindset
• Build design prototypes and high-impact visual demos to showcase product potential and new ad formats
• Design materials true to various clients’ brand identity and style guidelines