Art Director Intern

Creatives at AKQA (part of WPP) apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labours of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients. As an Art Director Intern at AKQA, you will play an essential role in the strategy, conception and visual execution of beautiful ideas, products and services. You will bring exceptional creative thought and craft output, developing and delivering from brief to end user. You’ll also explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can enhance art direction and creative workflows. Located on the Herengracht canal in central Amsterdam, you will have access to our diverse network of specialists by collaborating across all our European studios. You will work in an environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership, and you will be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. Through our internship program, you will be an integrated part of the Creative Team, assisting it across a mix of visual concept development, brand expression, and digital experience design.

Responsibilities

Play an essential role in strategy, conception and visual execution of beautiful ideas, products and services; Assist and own specific tasks and deliverables across visual concept development, brand expression, and digital experience design; Bring exceptional creative thought and craft output, developing and delivering from brief to end user; Contribute individually and participate in cross-functional teams; Organize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; Assist in researching and experimenting with emerging creative technologies, including generative AI tools, to inform mood boards, visual styles, and the creation of images, photos, and other visual assets; Explore new ways of thinking about visual communication, leveraging digital developments and AI applications (including for image and photo generation) to inspire pioneering ideas; Learn about day to day working in a creative agency, through exposure to client and agency dynamics, and contribute to the strategic development of creative briefs

Requirements

Strong Art Direction skills across visual concept development, typography, digital aesthetics, and brand expression; Confident using Figma for visual layouts and presentations; Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a keen eye for craft; Positive team player with a willingness to listen and learn; Confident speaking in English; Passionate about all areas of art direction, visual innovation, and digital communication; Eagerness to explore and apply new creative technologies, including AI, in visual storytelling and problem-solving; Eagerness to get involved, learn, and come up with fresh ideas; EU working rights required (EU Citizenship or Study Programme in the Netherlands); 5 days a week internship for a duration of 6 months

Benefits

Access to diverse network of specialists across European studios; Meritocratic culture encouraging ownership; Surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields