Overview of Adobe’s Student Athlete Micro-Internship
Adobe's Student-Athlete Micro Internship Program is focused on giving athletes a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and work on real-world projects. As an Adobe intern, you’ll put your smarts and creativity to work on business-critical projects, you’ll be mentored by the top talents in your field, and you’ll get all the credit when you dream up our next big thing. Our SAMI Internship Program is 8 weeks long (May 26th, 2026 - July 24th, 2026) and part-time (25 hours per week).
The Opportunity
Become a part of Adobe’s award-winning, in-house creative agency. In this role you will help an interdisciplinary team of creatives craft marketing campaigns and experiences for Adobe’s Creative Professional audience. This may include everything from concepting new campaign ideas to working with artists using the latest technology in Adobe’s creative apps. You’ll get a chance to participate in brainstorming sessions and work with animation companies and design agencies to deliver global campaigns.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with Senior Designers/Art Directors to develop and maintain the brand aesthetic in all materials.
- Work directly and collaboratively with Campaign and cross-functional marketing teams as key contributor and proponent of effective communications to the target audience.
- Proactively identify and communicate issues and propose solutions. Think big-picture.
- Maintain product expertise and ability to create new original assets and guide agency partners in doing the same.
- Be aware of industry trends, incorporate new techniques, and inform others.
What You Need to Succeed
- Must be a student-athlete currently enrolled in a school-sanctioned sport and pursuing a U.S.-based accredited college or university with a target graduation date between December 2026 – August 2028
- Ability to participate in a part time internship between end of May and July 2026.
- Experience working in Adobe creative applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere.
- Experience within a creative segment or discipline (Design/Video/DX/etc.).
- Proactive awareness of broader goals in Studio and GMO.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.
- A positive, results-oriented outlook.
