10 Internships for Creative College Students - Summer 2025
The most grueling part of college isn’t midterms or finals—it’s landing that summer internship. For young creatives, especially, the search can feel endless. In industries where connections matter and roles are highly specialized, finding opportunities that actually fuel your creative career, not just fill a resume line, can be discouraging. That’s exactly why I’ve compiled a list of internship openings tailored to creative college students, whether you’re looking for experience in fashion, media, design, or content creation.
Marketing Intern
818 Tequila and Sprinter Vodka Soda are seeking a Marketing Intern (Los Angeles, hybrid, 3 months) to support brand strategy, events, and influencer activations. You’ll work across both brands on campaigns, social media, gifting, and VIP coordination, gaining hands-on experience in creative brand marketing. Ideal for self-starters with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for storytelling. A car is required for occasional drop-offs.
Pay unknown.
Creative Intern
SET Active is hiring a Creative Intern for Summer 2025 (June–August) at their Beverly Hills HQ. This part-time, on-site role supports the Creative Team in pre- and post-production, styling, and content creation for brand photoshoots. Responsibilities include organizing samples and props, assisting with castings and shoot logistics, capturing behind-the-scenes content, and maintaining asset organization. Ideal for detail-oriented, creative individuals eager to gain fashion production experience in a fast-paced startup environment. Must be available Tues–Thurs, 9am–5pm, and have reliable transportation.
This is a paid opportunity.
Community Intern
Yelp is seeking a Community Intern in Long Beach, CA for a part-time, six-month program supporting local business outreach through events, social media, and community engagement. Working 10–19 hours per week, interns assist in planning in-person experiences, curating content for Yelp's platforms, maintaining accurate business listings, and growing regional social channels. Candidates must be 21+, local to Long Beach, with reliable transportation, and passionate about small businesses and community connection. Prior experience in event planning and digital marketing is preferred.
This opportunity is paid at $17–$20/hour.
Social Media Intern
Kate Somerville is looking for a TikTok-savvy, skincare-obsessed Social Media Intern (Los Angeles, hybrid, 3 days/week) to join their marketing team. You’ll support content creation, community engagement, and trend research—pitching TikTok/Reels ideas, helping with shoots, and tracking emerging beauty trends. Ideal for creative, high-energy candidates passionate about skincare and social media.
This opportunity is paid at $20–$22/hour.
Social Media Marketing Intern
Pacsun is offering a full-time internship for creative, fashion-forward students and recent grads. Running from June 17 to August 22 in Los Angeles, interns will support content creation, trend research, influencer marketing, and social strategy—plus attend activations, shoots, and events. Ideal for social media-savvy candidates with strong communication skills, a passion for fashion, and a drive to innovate within youth culture.
This opportunity is paid at $20/hour.
Marketing Intern
Boys Lie is seeking a Marketing Intern (April–July 2025) to join their Marina Del Rey team 2–3 days a week. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong organizational skills and a passion for content creation. Responsibilities include managing social media (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.), producing video content, assisting with photoshoots and events, supporting website updates on Shopify, and handling general admin and inventory tasks.
This opportunity is unpaid/for credit.
KIIS FM - Intern
iHeartMedia is seeking rising juniors and seniors interested in media, with opportunities to rotate through departments like sales, events, and programming in Burbank, CA. Interns contribute to research, reporting, and collaborative projects while gaining exposure to the audio industry's top platforms, including radio and podcasting. Candidates must have a minimum 3.2 GPA, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms. The program emphasizes creativity, adaptability, and a passion for media, and students must receive school credit for participation.
This opportunity is paid at $17.28–$17.81/hour.
Men's Apparel Design Intern
Alo’s 8-week Men’s Design Internship offers full-time, hands-on experience in apparel design at its Beverly Hills HQ from June 9–August 1. Open to current students pursuing a BA in Apparel Design or Merchandising, this internship allows interns to support deadlines, contribute to design projects using Illustrator and Photoshop, collaborate with the color team, and assist with merchandising partners. Ideal candidates are organized, creative, proficient in Microsoft Suite, and familiar with PLM systems.
This opportunity is paid at $25/hour.
Intern
Los Angeles Apparel is seeking on-site fashion interns for Summer 2025 in South Central Los Angeles. This internship provides hands-on exposure across departments like design, production, marketing, and event coordination. Ideal candidates are self-starters passionate about sustainability and the fashion industry, with strong communication skills and adaptability. Interns will gain insight into a vertically integrated, slow-fashion brand dedicated to ethical manufacturing. Only applicants in the Greater LA area will be considered.
Pay unknown.
Design Intern
Good American is seeking a Design Intern to support its Denim team 4 days a week in Los Angeles. Reporting to the Design Director, this role involves trend research, tech pack setup, sketching in Adobe Illustrator, preparing linesheets, organizing fabrics, and attending fittings. Ideal candidates are fashion students with strong Adobe skills, knowledge of garment construction, and an eye for inclusive design.
This opportunity is paid at $16–$20/hr.
If any of these openings sparked something in you, take the leap! Your creative career starts with a single application, and this summer could be the beginning of everything : ) Happy applying!
