Video Design Intern

Building a Brand starts with a Story

• FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.
• Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology.
• Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) – Must be able to work from the FIRST New York office and reside within the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, or CT).

Important Scheduling Requirements:

Dates: January 18–April 16, 2027 (12 weeks)

Hours: 20–25 hours per week

Availability: Minimum 4-hour blocks during standard business hours, Monday–Friday

Onsite: Must be available to work from the FIRST New York office every Wednesday

What You Would Get To Do

The FIRST New York office is seeking a Motion Graphics/Video Design Intern to join our Creative Studio team. This role reports to the Senior Video Designer and involves working on projects alongside the Video Producer and Creative Studio Director. You will assist in developing motion graphics and video assets for conferences, virtual events, brand experiences, and digital campaigns. This is a global team, so the role requires working across various regions and time zones. The ideal candidate is passionate about video design and eager to contribute to high-impact, global solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Video Designer in the creation of motion graphics, animations, and video content for live and virtual events, social media campaigns, and digital media

Collaborate closely with the Creative Studio Director and Video Producer on motion graphic inspiration, music selection, and stock imagery sourcing

Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas for visual storytelling and animation techniques

Work with graphic designers to create and animate lower thirds, title cards, transitions, and other graphic elements

Support the internal marketing team by building from a creative brief, contributing to internal work and award-winning case studies

Assist with editing video footage and integrating motion graphics into video projects.

Maintain project files, asset libraries, and ensure proper organization of all creative materials

Work collaboratively with areas of the business, including both creative and technical production teams

Research potential AI use cases for video creation

Stay up-to-date with current design trends, animation techniques, and industry software

Take and apply feedback from creative leads to refine animations and graphics

Help prepare deliverables for internal reviews, client approvals, and final distribution

Bring enthusiasm, inspiration and fresh ideas to the team, and flexibility and adaptability while working with global teams across multiple time zones

What We Are Looking For

Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST.

Working towards a degree in Video Production, Post Production, Motion Graphic Design or a related field

Can work in Adobe Creative Cloud; After Effects a must

Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator knowledge a plus

Interest in emerging AI tools and technologies

Understanding / interest of post production workflow

Understanding / interest of video output specs; such as codecs, compression, frame rates, etc

Essential time management skills to ensure timely completion of design projects

Demonstrate initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team

Benefits: Interns are not eligible for company benefits during the internship. Eligibility may be reviewed if the internship is extended or converted to a part-time or full-time position.

United States Residents: Bachelor's degree candidates (current students or graduates) are eligible for $20/hour, and Master's degree candidates (current students or graduates) are eligible for $25/hour.

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.