Creature Theory’s Intern Programs — Wilmington, N.C.
Step into one of the most awarded small agencies in the Carolinas. Work closely with Creature Theory’s tight-knit team as we deliver human-centric branding and design that moves products off shelves as fast as they’re stocked. Oh, and our office is just a 20 minute drive from the beach—not a terrible place to spend a little time.
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIPS
• We offer both spring and summer internships. Spring may be in-person, or remote. Summer is in-person only.
• You must be a US Citizen, or reside in the United States AND show proof of being legally authorized to work in the United States.
SPRING: January through April or May.
SUMMER: Late May through August.
Exact start & stop dates are negotiable.
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ABOUT THE GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN POSITIONS
Join our creative team for an immersive experience working on a variety of branding and design projects. You'll receive mentorship from senior designers and contribute to ongoing projects. This hands-on program focuses on graphic design, but also offers exposure to brand strategy, industry research, storytelling, copywriting, photography, package design, illustration, hand-lettering, and digital content creation. Upon completion of the intern program, you will have gained experience with real-world creative design projects, produced new work to use in your portfolio, and Creature Theory leadership will complete any school-related forms to ensure you receive credit as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
• While the spring internship may be remote, the summer internship is in-person only. Summer applicants should be prepared to live & work in sunny Wilmington, North Carolina. We suggest looking to sublet an apartment—reach out to us if you need help.
• Have at least three years of college-level art & design education or equivalent experience, ranging from conceptual thinking to detail-orientated typography and logo design experience. The internships are generally geared towards recent graduates and undergraduate college rising seniors.
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) is mandatory. Bonus points for experience with Squarespace, Shopify themes, Figma, Adobe Premier, After Effects and studio photography.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP & COMPENSATION
Interns are paid $15 per hour. Commitment expectations are 30 to 40 hours per week. Exact start and stop dates, as well as hours, are negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your resume along with a well curated portfolio of graphic design examples for consideration to: hello@creaturetheory.com Please make it clear if you are applying for the Spring or Summer graphic design internship.
Portfolio submissions may be submitted via a single PDF file or a link to a website. Applicants without a graphic design specific portfolio will not be considered.
IMPORTANT DATES
• Zoom interviews may be scheduled for finalists
• Spring interns will be finalized (hired) by mid December or early January.
• Summer interns will be finalized (hired) by March 1st, or sooner.
• Exact dates/length of internships are negotiable.
ACCOUNT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
SPRING, IN-PERSON
• This in a paid, in-person internship in Wilmington, NC
SPRING: January through April or May.
Exact start & stop dates are negotiable.
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ABOUT THE ACCOUNT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN POSITION
Join our agency team for an immersive experience working in the roles of project management and account management for branding and design projects. You'll work directly with our Account Executives and senior project managers, and contribute to ongoing projects and marketing initiatives. This hands-on internship focuses on project management, but also offers exposure to client communications, brand strategy, industry research, copywriting, marketing, and social media management. In this internship you’ll be helping keep projects on track, working with cross-functional teams, and communicating with clients and our design team.
Upon completion of the intern program, you will have gained experience with real-world account and project management and Creature Theory leadership will complete any school-related forms to ensure you receive credit as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage project timelines and task lists
• Support communication with clients including status updates, follow-ups, file delivery
• Keep internal project management tools (Asana, Toggl, Dropbox) up to date
• Work with our project management team on any marketing initiatives
REQUIREMENTS
• This internship is in-person only. Be prepared to live & work in sunny Wilmington, North Carolina. If you don’t already live here, we suggest looking to sublet an apartment—reach out to us if you need help.
• Have at least three years of college-level relevant education or equivalent experience, such as Business Administration, Communication Studies or Project Management. This internship is generally geared towards recent graduates, and undergraduate college seniors with a flexible schedule.
• You must be a US Citizen, or reside in the United States AND show proof of being legally authorized to work in the United States.
• You must have a strong attention to detail and obsess over getting things right.
• You must believe organization is a personality trait and communication is life.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP & COMPENSATION
Interns are paid $15 per hour. Commitment expectations are approximately 20 hours per week, in-person. Exact start and stop dates, as well as hours, are negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for an account and project management position to: hello@creaturetheory.com Please make it clear that are applying for the Account Mgmt internship.
HEAR FROM OUR PAST INTERNS
“My summer internship was an experience I’m incredibly grateful for and one that challenged me in all the right ways. I strengthened my creative problem-solving skills through real client projects and design challenges, while developing new skills in art direction and learning to think more intentionally about how every detail connects back to the client’s brief and overall goals. The Creature Theory office was such a relaxing and inspiring environment to work in, and having such a supportive team gave me the space and confidence to explore my creativity and become a more thoughtful designer.”
Jocelyn, 2026
“It was a pleasure to intern at Creature Theory. Not only did I get to work on meaningful projects and push myself as a designer, but the team was a great support throughout the entire process. From the moment I stepped into their office, the team welcomed me with open arms. Not only were they welcoming, but completely professional. These are skilled designers, which in turn I believe made me develop my skills faster. Being able to witness a group of designers outside of academia was a useful experience, giving me a toolset of new processes that I will take with me beyond the internship.”
Savannah, 2024
“My internship at Creature Theory was incredibly impactful, giving me hands-on, real-world experience across so many facets of the industry. The entire team was not only talented and knowledgeable, but also truly kind and supportive. The knowledge and mentorship I gained there will stay with me for years to come.”
Brooke, 2025
Our office is located in the Cargo District ‘EAST’ near downtown Wilmington, NC.
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