Art, Design & Fashion Internships Abroad
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If you've ever dreamed of having an art, design, or fashion internship, why not go abroad? With placements in the fashion design capitals of the world, renowned design districts, and the epicenters of artistic movements, IES Internships can place you in the heart of it all!
Check out some of the many internship opportunities students have had in the past! The lists below aren't exhaustive, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you'd like additional placement examples. While exact placements can vary each year, once you confirm your place in a program, the on-site Internship Coordinator will work closely with you to find an internship placement based on your interests. Learn more about how the application and internship process works.
Art Studio Management Internships Abroad
In Dublin, an intern worked at a visual arts center where artists develop and exhibit their art. Tasks and projects included planning, organizing, and researching funding for events; assisting with lesson plans for and supervising classes; and composing and arranging the production of print materials.
Set Design Internships in Sydney
In Sydney, an intern worked for an internationally-recognized event theming, styling, prop hire, and photographic studio. The intern collaborated with colleagues on production design and staging for various events. In addition to styling for sets, the intern learned about the film industry and development process for a range of film productions, including documentaries, commercials, and e-learning videos.
Fashion Consulting Internships Abroad
A London intern worked for a fashion company that works in partnership with an extensive network of international brands and partners. The intern participated in meetings for product distribution, assisted in market research, and wrote copy for product releases for clients focused on branded timepieces and jewelry for the U.K. and larger European market.
- After-school arts program in Shanghai offering a variety of educational courses for students of all ages
- Antique and fine arts gallery in Paris with a collection spanning the 16th - 20th centuries (French required)
- Art gallery in Rome featuring 20th-century works and organizing group and solo exhibitions of represented artists
- Contemporary art gallery in Paris that has hosted work by internationally renowned artists (advanced level of French required)
- Modern art gallery in Milan
- Non-profit organization in Rome facilitating ceramics workshops, artists residencies, exhibitions, and teaching of the arts
- Organization in Santiago focusing on Latin American documents and art
- Visual arts center in Dublin where artists develop and exhibit their art
- Global manufactured-beach company based in Santiago
- International NGO in Dublin specializing in homebuilding and home ownership for the underprivileged
- Real estate company in Santiago that builds residence halls for University students
- Smart home, furniture, and hardware company based in Shanghai
- Barcelona-based firm offering a wide range of architectural and civil engineering services (advanced level of Spanish required)
- Boutique creative agency in Dublin producing innovative design solutions for forward-thinking clients both big and small
- Creative agency in Rome serving companies through both traditional communication and the production of multimedia tools such as websites, mobile apps, and motion graphics
- Creative technology agency in Sydney specializing in experiential marketing, virtual reality, data visualization, and augmented reality
- Film organization in Paris that screens French films with English subtitles for the international community
- Interior design firm in Shanghai
- Marketing company in Milan combining data analysis, service design, creativity, content, and technology to offer customers marketing and communications solutions
- Production company in Sydney specializing in film, video, animation, and multi-media projects
- Surfing company in Sydney developing content for the blog, managing social media posts, and producing photo and video media
- Social media platform based in Dublin, which connects women with similar interests
- Content creation for a luxury lifestyle magazine in London
- Fashion and luxury goods consulting company in Paris with an international reach (French required)
- Fashion company in London that works in partnership with an extensive network of international brands and partners for the distribution of quality, branded timepieces and jewelry in the UK and larger European market
- High-fashion clothing and accessory rental service in Milan providing services both online and in a showroom located in the city center
- Social media, marketing, and customer service for a contemporary British jewelry brand in London
- Technology startup in Vienna providing chatbot services for local retailers and customers
- Sustainable fashion marketplace in Berlin merging aesthetics, sustainability and technology
- Interior design firm in Shanghai
- Internationally-recognized event theming, styling, prop hire, and photographic studio in Sydney providing production design and staging for various events
- Surfing company in Sydney developing content for the blog, managing social media posts, and producing photo and video media
Examples of Art, Design & Fashion Internships By Location
Art, Design & Fashion internships abroad are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Can you imagine yourself working in one of our incredible locations? Our staff are excited to find the perfect placement for you. Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships Representative to learn more!
I was able to learn and use IT with a fashion business. It is my major directly correlated with one of my interests.
