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About the Role

ABRAMS is seeking a Design Intern to join their Adult Design Team for the Fall Internship Program. This unpaid program, offered for academic credit only, provides interns with meaningful insight into book publishing while contributing to real projects. Interns will learn from experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and broaden their understanding of the publishing industry, preparing them for future careers.

Responsibilities

• Review passes and proofs with the design team
• Edit text and format printer templates
• Prepare paperback covers and advanced reader’s copies (ARCs)
• Support the design team with general design tasks
• Attend weekly design meetings with the department
• Gain hands-on experience in book design and the visual side of publishing
• Include a link to portfolio samples with your application
• 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

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution
• This internship is not open to recent graduates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and hungry to learn
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in publishing, particularly design
• Keen eye for detail and ability to maintain accuracy in tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong writing and communication abilities
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Exhibit advanced typesetting skills
• A portfolio is required to be considered for this role

Skills

• Book design
• Typography
• Layout development
• Book production process
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Typesetting

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid
• 21 hours per week

Experience Level

• Internship

Education Level

• Undergraduate student
• Graduate student

Salary/Compensations

• For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit

About the Company

• 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.
• 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.
• Learn more at abramsbooks.com.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.