Design Fellow NY bei Sterling Brands
Sterling Brands · New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in New York
At Sterling, we create brands that make people think, feel and engage. Brands for today. We’ve done it for super heroes and super causes, organic farmers and information miners, bricks and mortar and digital destinations, cosmetics, condoms, and cornflakes – the tried and true and the disruptive trailblazer.
Our obsessively human-centric approach links every inspiration back to the consumer: their lives and passions, their habits and habitats. The result; is beautiful, inclusive, and effective solutions that make brands come alive and thrive.
Our focus is on consumer brands and their identity expressions on-pack, in-store, and online. We love creating the worlds brands live in and inspiring people to be part of them.
Sterling has an amazing culture of appreciation and celebrating team successes.
Design Fellowship, Spring 2026
When: January 2026 – April 2026, full-time
Where: NYC
About the Role:
This semester, you could have the opportunity to experience a fast-paced creative agency environment and gain exposure to a range of industries and high-profile consumer brands. Our Design Fellowship is an entry-level opportunity for recent graduates to dive into brand identity, packaging, and visual storytelling. As a Fellow, you will collaborate closely with our design team on real client projects, contribute creative ideas, and gain hands-on experience in agency life.
Program Details:
- Duration: 3 months (January – April 2026)
- Schedule: Full-time, hybrid (3 days in-office per week)
- Compensation: $30/hour
This role is ideal for emerging designers who are passionate about branding and eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We're seeking candidates with strong typography and design system skills, a love for packaging, and genuine interest in building a branding career. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, collaborative, and brings strong conceptual design thinking to every project.
What You'll Do
- Bring fresh ideas and creative approaches to design challenges
- Collaborate with project teams to identify design opportunities
- Support senior designers and creative directors from concept through execution
- Participate in internal reviews and client presentations
- Conduct visual research and trend analysis
- Join collaborative brainstorming and strategy sessions
- Work cross-functionally with Strategy, Design, and Client Services teams
Qualifications
- BA/BFA or related degree with a concentration in design (must-have)
- 0–1 year of agency experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Portfolio showcasing branding, typography, layout, and conceptual thinking
- Strong enthusiasm for branding and design
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly
- Motion or animation skills (bonus)
Don't check every box? If you feel you'd be a great fit, we'd still love to hear from you!
Compensation
- Base hourly rate: $30/hr
This range represents the base pay rate an individual in this role may earn as an employee of Sterling Brands in the United States. Pay will vary based on factors including but not limited to: professional and academic experience; training; associated responsibilities; other business and organizational needs; and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). Pay decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
About Sterling:
We are a brand design consultancy based in NYC, San Francisco, and Cincinnati. For over 25 years, our design, strategy, and innovation teams have been working to bring brands to life across the entire ecosystem of experiences.
