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Art + Design

Art + Design internships overseas are designed to provide students with practical experience in their chosen specialty and preferred career field while allowing students to develop marketable skills and build portfolios for future employers after graduating from the UO. Art + Design Internships are fully customizable and can be located in any of the locations where GlobalWorks offers internships.

Art
Production Design
Graphic Design
Fashion
Photography
Curation
Architecture
Performing Arts
Film & TV

Sample Placements

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Galleries 
Studios
Architecture Firms
 
Museums
Theaters
Nonprofits
 
Fashion Brands 
Schools
Design Agencies
 

 

Example Responsibilities

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Event planning
Designing products
Sewing
Administration
Painting + Drawing
Talent Scouting
 
Curating shows
Installation
Budgeting
Creating Templates
Photoshoots
Video Production + Editing
 
Creating event signage & promotions
Performing
Textile Use
Web Design
Booking Venues
 

Past Placement Examples

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CompanyLocationTasks
Dylan ParientyParis, France
  • Straightening up the sewing area
  • Cutting pattern pieces
  • Sewing on beading, buttons, and other additions
  • Undoing mistakes
  • Adjusting dresses to better fit brides
ADDReC inc.Tokyo, Japan
  • Researching and compiling reports
  • Aiding in the design process across multiple disciplines of design
Grupo La VougaBarcelona, Spain
  • Assisted in photoshoots for the brand
  • Reached out to shops in major cities to discuss showcasing a subsidiary brand
  • Aided in organizing pop-up events
  • Developed the company social media
  • Assisted in fashion shows

*Please note that these are examples of placements where UO students have worked in the past, and due to the custom nature of the placement process we cannot guarantee these exact sites in the future.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently
  • Flexibility to take on multiple job responsibilities, including entry level tasks
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and deal with ambiguity
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a team
  • Strong attention to accuracy, details, and organizational skills