Design Production Intern

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FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.

Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology.

Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: Onsite in NY office

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. 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

• Experiential events & launches

• Team motivational experiences, activities & hospitality

• Digital & multimedia campaigns

Your Contributions:

Design & Creative Support

• Assist with design projects (internal and external)

• Support quality control and cross-checks of design/multimedia assets (lower thirds, titles, signage, print proofs)

• Collaborate on creative team meetings and brainstorming sessions

• Use your specific production and design knowledge and expertise to assist in areas of project development

• Bring enthusiasm, inspiration, fresh ideas, and your own creative skills to the team

Project Management & Coordination

• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager, Creative 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

• 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

Asset & File Management

• Organize and maintain files, media assets, licenses and hard drives

• Source and manage design assets (music, stock, links, hard drives)

What We Are Looking For

• Candidates can either be college students, recent graduates, or individuals looking to change their career

• No previous experience required

• Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), Microsoft Office, Google Suite

• Very good communication and social skills

At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth

United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20 - 25/hour.

Please note that the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across various U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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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.