Creative + Production Intern

amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you.

we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands.

we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030.

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome.

the job:

We’re looking for a highly organized, visually curious, and motivated Creative Intern to support the Creative Team as a whole. This intern will work cross-functionally across art direction, production, digital design, packaging, print, visual merchandising, and creative operations—with a core focus on art direction support and production logistics.

This is an ideal role for someone eager to understand how an in-house brand team brings creative to life across channels—from concept and pre-production through final execution in photoshoots, marketing, and retail.

salary: $16 per hour

location: brooklyn, ny. Hybrid schedule (must be based in + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

Art Direction & Concept Development

• Support creative team members by pulling swipe, trend references, and inspiration for decks, moodboards, and seasonal campaign concepting.
• Assist in building internal and external-facing decks that communicate visual direction and creative thinking.
• Help maintain the creative inspiration library for the team across verticals (photo, packaging, digital, in-store, etc.).
• Participate in brainstorms and early concept development, bringing ideas and visual references to the table.

Production & Studio Support

• Assist with day-to-day shoot logistics including organizing samples, prepping shoot kits, managing inventory, and coordinating returns.
• Support on set during in-office studio days and external productions, assisting with styling, timing, and general prep.
• Maintain the creative sample closet, prop library, and styling tools to ensure everything is organized and accessible.
• Help manage and update the asset library, including product PDP (Product Detail Page) assets, campaign selects, and internal image archives.
• Assist with post-shoot wrap and organizing deliverables library for internal teams.

Cross-Functional Creative Team Support

• Provide general support across the creative team (print, digital, packaging, VM, creative ops) as needs arise.
• Assist in prepping presentation decks, resizing assets, and laying out documents when needed.
• Help manage asset tracking and file organization in collaboration with creative operations.
• Support with internal organization tasks like file labeling, archiving, and maintaining internal systems/tools.

must haves:

• Strong visual eye and a keen interest in how creative work comes together—from styling to campaign concepting to production execution.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program (Art Direction, Visual Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Fashion Communication, etc.).
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Keynote/Google Slides, and Figma.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, multi-channel environment.

nice to haves:

• Experience in moodboarding, concept pitching, or set styling.
• Familiarity with shoot logistics, styling tools, or studio environments.
• Light design/layout skills for decks or presentations.
• Interest in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle brands and how they come to life across channels.

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!