2025 Art Director Intern at Yahoo Holdings Inc. in Champaign, Illinois

Job Description:

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

A Little About Us

The Yahoo Brand Creative Team is a band of designers, writers, coders, photographers, videographers, strategists and producers obsessed with dreaming up new ways to bring brand goals to life with big ideas, bold creative and a good laugh along the way.

The pace is fast and pivots happen often, but we always emerge with web campaigns, videos, websites, event experiences, social, swag and more that makes an impact on the business and hopefully wins space in our portfolios. Our simple mission is to do work we're proud of, and we want that for anyone who comes on board.

Our work spans consumer campaigns for our brands like Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo News and more. We also support internal and B2B events.

A Lot About You

You have an excellent command of typography, color theory, composition, and knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. With a n interest in tech and media innovation, you possess the ability to think conceptually with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a talented team of writers, designers and animators


• Concept, prototype, refine, and deliver executions across consumer touchpoints


• Learn how to concept and design all facets of a campaign - from app store & mobile landing pages, digital banners, and social to video.


• Get a feel for a large, internal creative department that acts like an agency partner and passionate corporate employees at the same time

What we'll give you

• A great, positive, supportive work environment


• An awesome team of folks who want to see you grow and succeed


• Exposure to amazing brands and products


• An opportunity to get an inside peek of how art and business combine at one of the largest media and tech companies in the world

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising Art Direction, Digital Communication Arts or similar


• Knowledge of Adobe Creative S

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others ; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations ; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call +1.866.772.3182 . Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $24-$52/hr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Yahoo provides industry leading benefits for our interns including 401k plan, company holidays, and Summer Fridays. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements.

If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.