Junior Social Media Intern (Temporary)

About the Role

JMD Creative Agency is seeking a Junior Social Media Design Intern (Co-op) (Temporary) to join our team in New York, NY. This is a full-time, six-month co-op position from January through June 2027, offering hands-on experience designing for real brands in the beauty, fragrance, fashion, and lifestyle categories.

Responsibilities

• Design static and motion social assets (feed posts, carousels, Stories, Reels covers, ads) for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and LinkedIn, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Conduct competitive and category research: audit competitor social channels, track trends, and present findings in visual reports.
• Collaborate with the strategy team to develop content concepts and monthly social calendars.
• Resize, adapt, and version assets across formats and platforms.
• Monitor emerging platform features, formats, and cultural moments, bringing fresh ideas to the team.
• Prepare files for review and presentation, incorporating feedback from creative directors.
• Support photo and video shoots and help organize content libraries.

Requirements

• Northeastern University student entering their first or second co-op (typically rising juniors or seniors) in design, communications, marketing, media arts, or a related program.
• Available to work full-time (32+ hours per week) for the January–June 2027 term.
• Portfolio showcasing design work, ideally including social content.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with Figma, Canva, After Effects, or CapCut is a plus.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and performance metrics.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• An eye for typography, layout, color, and brand consistency.
• Curiosity and research skills, with the ability to turn observations into actionable insights.
• Organized, responsive to feedback, and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Interest in beauty, fragrance, fashion, or lifestyle brands is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Real client work across beauty and lifestyle brands for your portfolio.
• Mentorship from experienced designers and strategists.
• Exposure to the full creative process, from strategy to production.

Pay

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $22. The actual wage offered depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, and location.

Schedule

Full-time, 32+ hours per week, January–June 2027.

JMD Creative Agency is a multidisciplinary creative studio founded in 2016 by Jon Dinapoli, specializing in brand strategy, visual identity, packaging, advertising, and content creation for beauty and lifestyle brands.