Graphic design and marketing internships at HLabs: The good, the chaos, and the career wins

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to land a graphic design internship or marketing internship at HLabs? From chaotic brainstorms to career-making moments (and a few projects that seriously ate), here’s the inside scoop from grads who went from interns to full-timers.
19th May 2025
3 mins read
Ying Xuan Ling
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If there’s one thing we love at HLabs, it’s spotting fresh talent and watching it grow. Over the years, we’ve built a close partnership with Vogue College of Fashion (formerly known as Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design), offering internship opportunities that give students real-world experience in graphic design, marketing, illustration, production, and project management. Whether you're looking for a graphic design and illustration internship to build your portfolio or a marketing, production and project management internship to sharpen your skills, HLabs lets you deep dive into industry work from day one.

Every year, we welcome students from Vogue College of Fashion to join the HLabs team, and from day one, they’re working alongside us on real projects with real clients. No coffee runs here (unless it’s for yourself!). Instead, our interns get hands-on with digital production, design experiments, interactive storytelling, and even contribute to projects that go on to win awards.

Some of our proudest moments? Seeing former interns become full-time HLabs team members. A few of them now lead client projects and work with well-known brands every single day. They started as students, joined us as interns, and are part of #TeamHLabs, shaping the future of digital content with us.

But don’t just take our word for it — here’s what some of our former interns have to say:

"Studying at Vogue College gave me a strong understanding of the industry and now working directly with well-known publishers has been a pleasure. I’ve been able to use my knowledge to understand client needs and bring campaigns to life in innovative ways. It’s amazing to see everything I learned translate into real-world projects for such inspiring publications and brands.” — Alice Barter, HLabs' Creative Producer

"Vogue College of Fashion offers great industry connections and partnerships! Thanks to the partnership they have with HLabs allowed me to explore my career in graphic design. I came into HLabs right after completing my studies and have been there for 3 years now working as a creative graphic designer. This would have never happened if the partnership between the college and HLabs wasn't available." — Natalie Smicerova, HLabs' Creative Designer

"The partnership between Vogue College of Fashion and HLabs has been a crucial part of my journey. It’s through this collaboration that I’ve had the opportunity to develop and expand my skillset, gaining real-world experience and honing my craft. HLabs has been an incredible partner in helping me bridge the gap between education and industry, and I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to such exciting, creative projects." — Ying Xuan Ling, HLabs' Marketing Assistant & Junior Creative

"This project with HLabs marks my first since graduating, and it’s been nothing short of incredible. From the moment I heard the brief, I was filled with excitement. Being able to incorporate my unique art style into this experience made it even more special." — Damilola Odeyemi, HLabs' Creative Intern

Looking for an internship within the tech and design industry?

At HLabs, we believe in giving young creatives the space to experiment, contribute, and grow. Whether you’re applying for a graphic design internship, a marketing internship, or another creative role, it’s not just about learning how things work — it’s about shaping what’s next in digital experiences.

So, if you’re a student ready to dip your toes into creative tech and interactive content, watch out for our internship openings. Your next step in the world of graphic design internships and marketing internships could start right here.

Ready to kickstart your creative career?

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