Marketing & Design Internship (8-12 Weeks)
Location: In-Person (Lansing, Michigan)
Schedule: 10 Hours/Week
Compensation: $15/hr
Are you ready to build real-world experience in advertising, marketing, design, and creative strategy? Addis Enterprises' highly-regarded internship program is perfect for talented and motivated students or recent grads looking to gain hands-on experience in the creative industry.
Over the course of 8-12 weeks, you’ll contribute to both internal initiatives and client-facing projects, collaborating with our team of designers, developers, marketers, and strategists.
What You’ll Do
- Support branding, digital design, and marketing campaigns.
- Assist with copywriting, content development, or social media strategy.
- Participate in brainstorming, planning, and review sessions.
- Get exposure to real client work across industries.
- Learn practical tools and workflows used by creative professionals.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong interest in marketing, graphic design, communications, or a related field.
- Willingness to learn and contribute creatively.
- Great communication and time management skills.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other digital platforms a plus.
- A team-first attitude and a curious mind.
What You’ll Gain
- Paid industry experience (10 hours/week, flexible within M-F 9a-5p).
- Mentorship from a tight-knit, experienced creative team.
- Exposure to agency life and how strategy meets design.
- Final portfolio review and likely recommendation letter.
- A “foot in the door” toward future full-time salaried positions.
Each week of the 8-12 week program will contain concrete tasks and expected deliverables, as well as opportunities to sit in on client meetings, work one-on-one with creative directors, and conduct independent initiatives. Only one intern is selected per session. Internships are in-person only (no remote/hybrid work) but with flexible hours/days.
Upcoming 2026 Internships
- Summer Session One: May 5th – June 26th (8 weeks)
- Summer Session Two: June 29th – August 21st (8 weeks)
- Fall Session: August 31st – November 20th (12 weeks)
Note that while structurally an internship, interns are given the title of Marketing Associate or Creative Associate in all communication and even on physical business cards, to distinguish the position from a typical unpaid internship, and to give graduates of the program a more professional-looking resume entry.
If you're looking for a part-time position that values both learning and doing, and want to be part of a collaborative team that helps brands tell better stories, let us know today!
Company Description
Addis Enterprises (AE), founded in 1998 and relaunched in 2014, is a 15-person full-service design and marketing firm specializing in web design, video production, branding, animation, and digital campaigns. Based on a mission to “Be Awesome,” AE consistently creates cohesive, high-quality content across multiple creative platforms. With over 160 local and national awards, AE is recognized for its dedication to consistency, innovation, and excellence. The team’s dynamic approach ensures clients receive tailored solutions to enhance their brand presence.
