Join the Team
We are a small but mighty team of creatives and strategists. We thrive in collaboration, love to balance serious with play, and try new stuff. We care about doing great work and turning off at the end of the day. Apply to our internship program or check out our open roles.
Diverse perspectives
We believe that true innovation is a result of diverse perspectives and encourage designers from all backgrounds to apply. Evolve is a committed equal opportunity employer. We hire without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Generalists at heart
Internships at Evolve provide broad exposure across multiple product and service categories. You will be actively involved in live project work - ranging from tactical product-to-market projects to strategic design programs focused on future innovation.
We learn from each other
You will get exposure to a range of design tools and processes: hands-on sketching, prototyping, and thinking through making.
Internships at Evolve are mutually beneficial. We look forward to learning about your past experiences and providing opportunities for you to learn and grow.
Emerging designers
We wouldn’t be where we are today without mentorship throughout our careers. We are commited to increasing access to the design discipline and setting up future leaders in the field. Our internship program provides the next generation of designers with active professional experience and a team dedicated to helping them find what’s next.
University of Cincinnati DAAP
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ArtCenter College of Design
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Savannah College of Art & Design
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University of Oregon
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University of Cincinnati DAAP • ArtCenter College of Design • Savannah College of Art & Design • University of Oregon •
San Jose State University
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Western Washington University
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Carleton University Canada
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University of Wuppertal Germany
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Indiana University
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San Jose State University • Western Washington University • Carleton University Canada • University of Wuppertal Germany • Indiana University •
Internships at Evolve
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We don’t believe in ‘intern’ projects. At Evolve, you are a member of the team from day one. You’ll work alongside other Designers and our Creative Directors. And you will have a mentor by your side to guide you as you grow into your role.
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We partner interns with one dedicated team member to help you on your journey as a designer on our team. Your mentor will guide you through challenges and answer questions. They will work with you to develop and achieve your professional goals.
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We are proud to call ourselves generalists, and we’ll do our best to offer you a range of experiences across varying projects and teams. Our team works across many industries and categories including healthcare, finance, outdoors/active, technology, education, and more.
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We believe in a good work-life balance and we don't expect our team to be working late every night. We are a friendly, laid back group and we love to eat lunch together, listen to music in the studio, and escape to the coast for the occasional surf session. Once a month, we set aside time to hang out with each other, share recent projects, and say cheers to a job well done.
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Yes, we are a group of creatives that flourish working together side by side. We know this isn’t for everyone but we are social, analog, like to mentor in the moment, and are drawn to being a small community. It’s more enjoyable. But we're flexible! We spend Monday-Thursday in the studio and Fridays are optional WFH.
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We typically have interns throughout the year in three cohorts (winter/spring, summer, and fall). You can find our timelines and application deadlines below.
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Yes! Internship opportunities are not exclusive to currently enrolled students. We consider candidates with relevant professional experiences. See specific roles and responsibilities for each internship below.
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Your portfolio should reflect your experience and passion for design. For more tips & tricks, check out our Guide to a Great Portfolio on our blog!
How to apply for an internship
To apply, you must have relevant design and/or professional experience, be currently enrolled in, or be a recent graduate an of accredited university in Industrial Design, Communications Design, UX Design, or Design Research/Strategy.
You must attach a portfolio, process samples, or link to a personal website that demonstrates your experience in design. We would love for you to submit a cover letter that describes your goals for your internship with us, and a current resume (CV).
We are currently accepting applications for winter/spring 2025:
Internship timelines
Spring Term
January — April
Applications open September 20th
Decision by October 15th
Summer Term
May — August
Applications open February 10th
Decision by March 3rd
Fall Term
September — December
Applications open July 1st
Decision by July 22nd
