Design Intern (Comic Arts)

*****THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS NOT OPEN TO RECENT GRADUATES***** If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Design Intern to join our Comic Arts Design Team as part of our Fall 2026 Internship Program commencing on September 15, 2026. Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only) , interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture. ABRAMS publishes critically acclaimed and bestselling works across art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture, as well as a wide range of children’s books—from board books and picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction. We create and distribute beautifully designed books with the highest production values through our imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and our gift and stationery line, Abrams Noterie, plus more. We also distribute titles for Blackwell & Ruth, Booth-Clibborn Editions, Cameron + Company, Alain Ducasse Édition, Getty Publications, Lucky Spool, The Museum of Modern Art, Obvious State, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press. The Design Intern will work with and support the Abrams Comic Arts Design team on design implementation and assist with tasks to ensure smooth departmental workflow across all imprints. This internship offers a creative and responsible intern the potential to work on a wide range of book formats, including graphic novels, manga, illustrated pop culture books, and some young adult titles. Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates. What you’d be doing: Set up design mechanicals based on templates Follow process documents to prepare files for lettering and typesetting Make text and design corrections to cover mechanicals and interior passes Assist with shipping and scanning artwork Attend and contribute to cover review meetings Help create ancillary materials for use by sales, marketing, and editorial, working with the digital asset management system Adapt foreign-language editions for the US market, such as choosing fonts, revising cover designs, reformatting InDesign files 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 We’re looking for someone who has: Currently enrolled in a college program with a focus/major in graphic design or illustration  Interest in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word Must be detail-oriented and able to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment Proactive with strong communication and collaboration skills Motivated to learn, grow, research, solve problems, and work closely with the design staff. Internship Details: Compensation: For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit. Location: New York, NY, and follows a hybrid schedule, working 25 hours per week. Duration: September 15, 2026 to December 18, 2026 NOTE TO APPLICANTS: A portfolio is required to be considered for this role. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. About ABRAMS 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. Today, 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. If you’re inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.