Teads is looking for a Design Intern to join our Creative Studio team. Are you capable of creating rich media ad formats (preferably for video and display) able to work within a fast-paced, high pressure, team-oriented environment? Are you hungry to work with the latest technologies and use your initiative to come up with unique designs and new ideas whilst ensuring best practice, usability and accessibility? If you’re a concept-driven designer with a sharp eye for visual detail and a love for digital media, please read on!
What will you do?
- Work with Creative Strategists and designers to design and build compelling, interactive video and display ads that align with client briefs and brand guidelines.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Creative Strategy, Sales, Ad Operations) to translate client goals into effective visual solutions.
- Generate innovative, visually engaging ideas and custom creative concepts for both active campaigns and proactive pitches.
- Participate in brainstorms and pitch development with a collaborative, strategic mindset.
- Build design prototypes and high-impact visual demos to showcase product potential and new ad formats.
- Design materials true to various clients’ brand identity and style guidelines.
Who you are
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
- Demonstrated skill in motion graphics, video editing, and dynamic media formats.
- Ability to distill complex client goals into clean, effective visual outputs.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a passion for layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.
- A strong design portfolio showcasing digital design, motion work and/or interactive ads.
- Comfortable juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines, with strong time management and organizational skills.
- A self-starter with a collaborative attitude, eager to learn and push creative boundaries.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - confident presenting ideas to internal teams and clients.
- You connect with our values: Relentless Customer Focus, Act Today, Not Tomorrow, Obsess About Outcomes, Evolve Through Change, Human-driven, Powered by AI.
BONUS POINTS
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS/JavaScript or basic understanding of how design fits into front-end development.
- 3D design and animation knowledge.
- Experience working with Google Slides/Docs, PowerPoint, or creative storytelling tools.
- Interest in the ad tech ecosystem, digital trends, and media innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- College senior or recent graduate with a major in graphic design or advertising.
- Able to come into the Teads Chicago office 2x per week.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, idea-driven environment and wants to make an impact through smart, beautiful, and user-focused design. If you're excited to combine creativity, craft, and strategic thinking—join us!
The pay range for this position is USD $15 - $20 per hour including on target earnings. The actual amount offered may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to salary, you may be eligible for our competitive benefits and perks to support you and your family as part of Teads’ total rewards package.
Life at Teads
At Teads, we don’t just offer jobs - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You’ll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies.
As a Teadster, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here’s why Teads stands out:
- We've merged two open internet category leaders—Outbrain and Teads—to create the ‘new’ Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web.
- As part of our team, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning.
- Teads is committed to your success, offering all the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role.
Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.
Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.
Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups – employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.
