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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!

The lists of placements below are not exhaustive, so let your IES Internships representative know if you would like additional examples. Once you confirm your place in a program, the on-site Internship Coordinator in your program location will work closely with you to find an internship placement based on your interests. Learn more about how the application and internship process works.

Featured Placements
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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.

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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. 

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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.

Examples of Art, Design & Fashion Internships Abroad by Major
Art & Art History
  • 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 from the 16th - 20th century (French required)
  • Art gallery and studio in Berlin
  • 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* (*requires high level of French)
  • Modern art gallery in Milan
  • Non-profit organization in Rome faciliting 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
Architecture
  • 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
Graphic Design
  • 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 web sites, 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
Fashion
  • Content creation for a fashion company in Barcelona supporting solutions for social and environmental issues
  • 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
Photography
  • 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. Our staff work to find the perfect placement for you. Can you imagine yourself working in one of these incredible locations? 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.

Nicolas T. | London | Penn State University
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