Charlie's Story: Graphic Design Internship in New York

This is Charlie!

Charlie is a Communication Design student at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia. With a long-term goal of working in an international creative team, she took her first step toward that dream by joining the ArtBound Initiative. Through the program, she secured a graphic design internship with Mark Stephen Agency, an event design and management firm based in New York City.

Read more of Charlie's experience below!

How would you describe your day-to-day at Mark Stephen Agency?

My daily routine begins with waking up early and going to the gym, followed by a short subway commute to work that takes around 20 minutes. Each morning starts with a team-wide call, after which I focus on the tasks assigned to me for the day. These often involve a range of design work, including social media posts, holiday gifts for clients, and artwork for podcasts and YouTube content.

I also regularly collaborate with other team members on shared projects, which makes the workflow engaging and dynamic. Overall, the work environment is highly enjoyable and motivating.

What aspect of your internship is the most enjoyable?

The most enjoyable aspect of my internship is the opportunity to further explore and experiment with AI. I particularly enjoy contributing to the construction of prototypes and mock-ups, as it allows me to expand my technical skill set and work with new programs and tools that I had not previously encountered. This exposure has been invaluable in helping me develop a more adaptable and forward-thinking approach to design.

Charlie's AI mockup vs final work

In what way did ArtBound Initiative helped you the most?

ABI has been wonderful in terms of setting us up for our internships and consistently checking in on us throughout the experience. Overall, the structure and support of the internship program have been excellent. I truly found the pre-internship work, particularly the portfolio development to be extremely helpful. The opportunity to organise Zoom calls and receive detailed feedback was especially valuable, as it allowed me to refine my work, gain clarity, and feel well-prepared before beginning the internship.

Charlie

Graphic Design Internship | Mark Stephen Agency

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ArtBound Initiative is a fee-based global internship program for creatives. We prepare students for their careers through an online coaching curriculum and by helping them secure an internship in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, London, Berlin, Melbourne, Sydney, and Virtually. With an expansive network of leading creative companies, our program provides access to creative industries that are notoriously insular.

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