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Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2026)
Toledo Museum of Art
Design
Toledo, OH, USA
USD 15-15 / hour
Posted on Jan 23, 2026
| Position: Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2026) | ||
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| Job Id: 1022 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| Job Title: Graphic Design Intern Department: Design & Brand Creative Reports to: Assistant Director of Design & Brand Creative FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary Availability: Summer 2026, June 01, 2026 – July 31, 2026 Schedule: 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm Hourly Compensation: $15.00 Deadline to Apply: February 25, 2026 at 12:00pm EST WHO WE ARE: Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. Approximately 30,000 works of art represent American and European painting, the history of art in glass, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, Asian and African art, medieval art, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic arts, and modern and contemporary art. Thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge. TMA seeks to become the model art museum in the United States for its commitment to quality and its culture of belonging. This vision and the ways in which it is operationalized are established in the Museum’s Strategic Plan as well as its integrated Belonging Plan. At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission and our commitment to cultivating an organizational culture where every individual feels valued, inspired, respected, and empowered. We believe fostering such a culture requires everyone to work daily at positively enhancing the experience of our team members. We hope all interested in employment here will strive to elevate our mission and our culture! AREAS OF INTEREST: Graphic Design, Branding, Visual Storytelling, Exhibition Design, Spatial Design, Digital Media, Typography SUMMARY: This on-site, 8-week internship offers a 2026 undergraduate junior or senior level student the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in design execution and production workflows within an art museum environment. The Graphic Design Intern will contribute to a major institutional project focused on transforming gallery experiences, helping ensure that visual communication throughout the museum is clear, consistent, and engaging for visitors. Working closely with design and curatorial staff, the intern will support the creation and preparation of museum signage, object labels, and related visual elements and will assist with essential production tasks such as formatting layouts, preparing label files for installation, editing content for accuracy, and maintaining well-organized design assets. This role provides valuable exposure to the behind-the-scenes processes that bring exhibitions to life and shape the visual language of a museum. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, highly organized, committed to maintaining design systems, and passionate about the role of design in cultural spaces. This internship offers a meaningful introduction to museum design operations and gives the student the chance to contribute to visitor experiences that help integrate art into the lives of people. RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Director of Design & Brand Creative Operations and collaborates closely with the Design & Brand Creative team members. Interacts with other departments such as Curatorial Affairs, Collections, Interpretation, etc. Interns may also have the opportunity to collaborate with Summer 2026 interns from other departments. ELIGIBILITY: Actively enrolled undergraduate college students in the year 2026. A minimum of 2 years of an undergraduate program completed prior to the start of the internship. This program is intended for students or early-career individuals who are not currently employed in a regular staff role. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard open concept office work environment with related phone, computer and printer noise; position requires stamina to stand for periods of time and the ability to leverage technology including computer, printer and phone systems; the person in this position may be required to communicate with public and staff who have inquiries and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The person may be required to operate cutting tools and obtain accurate measurements. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when moving among buildings. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2026: Posting will be closed at 12:00pm EST on February 25, 2026. A receipt will be sent to your e-mail once your application has been fully submitted. EXPECTED INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Interviews will take place in March 2026. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will receive an invitation through e-mail to interview. SELECTION/OFFER TIMELINE: Offers will be made to final candidates in March 2026. Selected candidate will be required to pass a background check. The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at jobs@toledomuseum.org or (567)-666-0387. | ||
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