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Meet Chloe! Chloe is a Graphic Design student at the University of Mississippi who joined the ArtBound Initiative program and completed a Graphic Design internship at ReflexGroup in New York City. ReflexGroup is a global creative agency specializing in branding, design, and digital strategy. The agency works with clients across industries to craft innovative campaigns and visual identities that connect brands with their audiences in meaningful ways. Read more about her experi

This is Si Hui! Xiu Wen studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and joined the ArtBound Initiative program to secure an Arts Administration Internship at Galerie Sara Lily Perez in Berlin. Read more about her experience below! Could you describe what your day-to-day looks like? At Galerie SLP, I supported the gallery’s daily operations and coordinated exhibition logistics. My core tasks included managing artist communications, scheduling meetings and interviews, mai

This is Lily! Lily is a Bachelor of Arts student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who joined the ArtBound Initiative program and completed an Arts Management internship at Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago. The Center is a leading non-profit arts organization that connects artists and the community through exhibitions, classes, and public programs. Following her internship, Lily was hired part-time as a Marketing Assistant at the Center! Read more about her experi

This is Mark! Mark is a student at Denison University who joined the ArtBound Initiative program and completed an Arts Administration internship with SomoS Arts in Berlin. SomoS Arts is a non-commercial, artist-run art space and residency that supports interdisciplinary projects across drawing, collage, photography, media art, performance, and video. It provides studio space, exhibitions, and curatorial support for emerging artists within Berlin’s vibrant creative community.

This is Joseph! Joseph is a student from the University of Michigan who joined the ArtBound Initiative program and secured a Graphic Design internship with INDIRAP in Chicago. INDIRAP is a video production & growth marketing agency specializing in things like branded video content, social media marketing, and performance-driven content strategy. After his internship, he got hired full-time as a Graphic Designer at INDIRAP! Read more about his experience below! Could you desc

This is Luca! Luca studied Fine Arts at Haverford College and joined the ArtBound Initiative program to secure a Curatorial and...

This is Xiu Wen! Xiu Wen studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and joined the ArtBound Initiative program to secure a Studio Management Internship at OkayStudios in Berlin. Read more about her experience below! Could you describe what your day-to-day looks like? As a Studio Management Intern, these are my responsibilities - Studio operations: Support day-to-day operations of the studio to ensure a healthy and safe working environment Support the Office Coordinator

Summary: Junior designers face more competition than ever, with AI reshaping both creative workflows and hiring processes. In this joint piece from Composite and ArtBound Initiative (ABI), we share insights drawn from ABI’s survey of 90 creative agencies on how AI is being used, what it means for hiring, and how junior designers can refine portfolios, embrace responsive design, and stand out in a shifting landscape. The Takeaway for Aspiring Designers In August 2025, ArtBou

This is Lilly! Lilly is a student from North Carolina State University who joined the ArtBound Initiative program and secured an...

This is Alyssa! Alyssa studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and joined the ArtBound Initiative program to secure a Writing...