Graphic & Illustration Intern – Visual Storytelling

Job Description

Graphic Illustrator/Designer Intern (Apparel + Digital) | Cleo&Hooman

The Tone:
This is an internship at Cleo&Hooman, located remotely. The company is a modern luxury pet wellness and lifestyle brand that began with skin-first, vet-informed pet care products and has evolved into a design-driven brand offering grooming essentials and limited apparel. Recognized for innovation and marketing, Cleo&Hooman creates thoughtful products and stories for pet owners who love their pets a little extra. This role is crucial for shaping the visual language and creative direction of the brand’s upcoming ventures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Remote

• Mission: This person will own the creation of illustrations and visual assets that define the brand’s presence across apparel and digital platforms.
• Tech Stack: Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate on clothing capsules: Contribute to the design and production of upcoming apparel collections from concept to final artwork.
• Design original graphics: Develop unique illustrations and visual elements suitable for apparel (tees, sweatshirts, tags), product packaging, and various digital assets.
• Produce digital assets: Craft campaign graphics, icons, story frames, and playful visuals for social media, email marketing, and the company website.
• Maintain brand visuals: Support the consistent application and evolution of the brand’s visual identity, including color, typography, and illustration style.
• Translate concepts visually: Transform abstract ideas, feelings, or reference photos into tangible visual designs ready for garment application.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student with a strong foundation in illustration and core design principles like composition, color, type, and hierarchy.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience through a portfolio showcasing a strong illustration voice, with fluency in at least one of Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Figma.
• Skills: Digital illustration, visual storytelling, understanding of design aesthetics, adaptability, and openness to feedback and iteration.
• Bonus: An interest in pets, fashion, streetwear, or editorial/luxury branding.