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Join JMD Creative Agency | New York, NY
JMD Creative Agency is a multidisciplinary creative studio in New York. Founded in 2016 by Jon Dinapoli, JMD has spent a decade helping brands bring strategically grounded, beautifully designed ideas to market.
We have deep roots in the beauty category, spanning fragrance, cosmetics, skincare and beyond. Our work includes the award-winning Eilish by Billie Eilish fragrance bottle design. Our services range from brand strategy and visual identity to packaging, advertising, content creation, creative direction, and an in-house photo and video studio.
The Role: We're looking for a Junior Social Media Design Intern (Co-op) (Temporary) who lives and breathes social media and wants hands-on experience designing for real brands. You'll work alongside our designers and strategists to research what's happening in our clients' competitive landscape, then turn those insights into scroll-stopping social content.
Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
What You'll Do:
- Design static and motion social assets (feed posts, carousels, Stories, Reels covers, ads) for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn and other platforms, following brand guidelines
- Conduct competitive and category research: audit competitor social channels, track trends, and summarize findings in clear, visual reports
- Help develop content concepts and monthly social calendars with the strategy team
- Resize, adapt and version assets across formats and platforms
- Monitor emerging platform features, formats and cultural moments, and bring fresh ideas to the team
- Prepare files for review and presentation, and incorporate feedback from creative directors
- Support photo and video shoots and help organize content libraries as needed
Your Schedule:
- This is a full-time, six-month co-op from January through June 2027. You'll build a professional portfolio with work that actually goes live.
- Full-time, 32+ hours per week
What We're Looking For:
- Northeastern University student entering their first or second co-op (typically rising juniors or seniors) in a design, communications, marketing, media arts or related program
- Available to work full-time (32+ hours per week) for the January–June 2027 term
- A portfolio showing design work, ideally including social content
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with Figma, Canva, After Effects or CapCut is a plus
- Strong understanding of how each social platform works, what performs, and why
- An eye for typography, layout, color and brand consistency
- Curiosity and research skills, with the ability to turn observations into clear takeaways
- Organized, responsive to feedback, and comfortable juggling multiple projects
- Interest in beauty, fragrance, fashion or lifestyle brands is a big plus
What You'll Gain:
- Real client work across beauty and lifestyle brands for your portfolio
- Mentorship from experienced designers and strategists
- Exposure to the full creative process, from strategy to production
The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $22. The actual wage offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
