Employment Type: Intern
Location: New York
Work Site Type: On-site
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FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.
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Location: Onsite in NY office (Hybrid) 20-25 hours weekly.
What You Would Get To Do:
The FIRST New York office is looking for a Design Production Intern to help ensure creative projects move seamlessly from concept to completion by supporting on the alignment of designers, timelines and client deliverables join our team. You will be reporting into the Senior Creative Project Manager. You will also be working alongside the Creative Studio Director, Video Producer and the whole of the Global Creative Studio team. We work globally and there will be requirements to work across regions. Our solutions come in many forms but can be grouped into the following categories:
- Conferences, meetings, exhibits & award events
- Conferences, exhibitions & awards
- Experiential events & launches
- Team motivational experiences, activities & hospitality
- Digital & multimedia campaigns
Your Contributions:
Design & Creative Support
- Assist with design projects (internal and external).
- Support general design tasks and ad-hoc duties as needed.
- Support quality control and cross-checks of design/multimedia assets (lower thirds, titles, signage, print proofs).
- Collaborate on creative team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Bring enthusiasm, inspiration, fresh ideas, and your own creative skills to the team.
Project Management & Coordination
- Work closely with the Senior Creative Project Manager and team members to understand project requirements and support creative, planning, and delivery processes.
- Create, update, and maintain project documentation (slide decks, agendas, timelines, trackers).
- Schedule meetings help organize notes and output expectations, take minutes, and support client and internal communications.
- Research suppliers, resources, software, and technologies.
- Book meetings with freelancers and track onboarding details.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal contracting/finance teams to complete paperwork and ensure proper onboarding and payment.
Design & Creative Support
- Support quality control and cross-checks of design/multimedia assets (lower thirds, titles, signage, print proofs).
- Use your specific production and design knowledge and expertise to assist in areas of project development
- Collaborate on creative team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Bring enthusiasm, inspiration, fresh ideas, and your own creative skills to the team
Asset & File Management
- Track multimedia assets, licenses, and usage.
- Organize and maintain files, media assets, and hard drives.
- Source and manage design assets (music, stock, links, hard drives).
- Maintain organized files and documentation for all projects.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work collaboratively with production, technical, and events teams.
- Communicate clearly and effectively across teams.
- Adapt and remain flexible when working with global teams across multiple time zones
What We Are Looking For
Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST. Please contact recruiting@firstagency.com if you need an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Working towards a degree in Design, Production or a related field
- Interest in Creative, Design, Events, Experiential, Video Production, Environmental Print Production, Scenic Design, Décor and other related areas
- Essential time management skills to ensure timely completion of design projects
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team
- Some knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
- Proficient experience in Microsoft Office and Google platforms
- Ability to do agency work in such a manner that it results in the agency achieving its financial goals
- Ability to handle pressure and prioritize internal and external demands
- Ability to work on a team, maintain a positive and professional demeaner, and accept constructive criticism in a professional, mature manner
United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20 - 25/hour.
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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.