Sommsation
Creative Design Intern
Location: Remote or Hybrid to Lexington, KY and Northern CA
Team: Design & Creative
Type: Internship (Part-Time or Full-Time)
Reports To: VP of Design & Creative, this internship will work closely with the Senior Creative Designer.
About Sommsation
Sommsation is a modern wine discovery platform that connects wine lovers with expert sommeliers and boutique producers through curated virtual tastings, elevated e-commerce experiences, and immersive content. We blend storytelling, technology, and exceptional design to create memorable wine journeys for every customer. Join us as we reshape how people explore and experience wine.
Overview
We are seeking a passionate and talented Creative Design Intern to join our growing Design & Creative team. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates who are excited to develop hands-on experience across a variety of marketing, brand, and digital creative projects. You will support the execution of high-impact visual content that communicates our brand identity and captivates our community.
What You’ll Do
- Support the creation and execution of compelling, on-brand design assets across multiple formats including social media, email, print collateral, and web-based marketing
- Help prepare assets for digital advertising campaigns, influencer content, and internal marketing materials
- Assist with adapting creative concepts into various formats and sizes (e.g., resizing ads, creating social stories, prepping presentations)
- Collaborate with the marketing team and external creative partners to bring ideas to life that drive engagement and retention
- Use brand guidelines and templates to ensure consistency and quality across touchpoints
- Participate in brainstorm sessions and team critiques, offering creative input and fresh perspectives
- Conduct visual research to support new campaign directions and mood boards
- Help organize design files, asset libraries, and internal documentation
- Stay informed about trends in design, social media, and digital content
What We’re Looking For
- Current student pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Marketing and/or a related field (or a recent graduate)
- Strong portfolio of academic or personal design projects that demonstrate creative thinking and execution
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and Figma
- Passion for design with an eagerness to learn and improve through feedback and collaboration
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Interest in e-commerce, lifestyle branding, or the wine/food/hospitality space is a plus
- Bonus points for experience or interest in video editing (Reels, TikTok, Premiere), motion graphics, photography, videography and/or HTML/CSS
Additional Information
- This unpaid internship offers flexible scheduling during business hours and is for school credit only.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to commit to at least 10–15 hours per week
- Must be able to present and speak to projects in your portfolio (class or personal work is welcome)
Why Join Sommsation?
- Work closely with a dynamic, creative team redefining the way wine is discovered and enjoyed
- Gain real-world experience in a fast-growing startup environment
- Learn to apply creative theories to business outcomes
- Expand your portfolio with published, consumer-facing work
- Get exposed to the intersection of design, technology, and hospitality