Internship (Performance) Graphic Design

Be(come) the Experience – Design creatives that perform in everyday life.

We are Kapten & Son. With over 250 Kaptens, we work every day to become Europe's leading D2C backpack brand. Our backpacks accompany people on their everyday adventures – and you make sure those moments come to life in strong, data-driven creatives that truly land on Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest.

Start date: 15.09.2026

Your Kapten Experience includes

• Creating performance creatives: You design static ads for Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and other paid social channels, with a sharp eye for impact, scroll-stopping potential, and brand consistency.

• Adapting and scaling campaigns: You translate existing campaigns across different countries, formats, and target audiences, making sure our visual worlds work everywhere.

• Developing new assets: Based on performance learnings and creative briefings, you develop fresh designs that don't just look great – they perform.

• Concepting and executing A/B tests: You support the conception and design of A/B tests and bring your own ideas on what we should try next.

• Building templates and design systems: You create scalable templates and design systems that make our creative production more efficient and consistent.

• Working cross-functionally: You collaborate closely with Performance Marketing, Campaign Management, and the Content teams and actively contribute your perspective.

• Using AI tools: You leverage AI tools to support the design process and are excited to explore and develop new workflows.

• Ongoing studies in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Media Design, or a comparable field

• Confident use of the Adobe Creative Suite

• A strong sense for layout, typography, imagery, and visual communication

• Interest in social media, performance marketing, and data-driven design

• Curiosity about AI tools and a genuine enthusiasm for trying out new workflows

• Structured way of working, initiative, and a team-first mindset

• First practical experience through university projects, internships, or freelance work, a plus, but not a must

What awaits you

• Flexible working: Flexitime and the option to work remotely for half of your working hours

• Workation: Want to explore the world? No problem. Work from your favourite European destination for up to two weeks a year

• Feel-good atmosphere: A modern office right on the Rhine, with everything you need – from our in-house barista to subsidised lunch

• #crewloveistruelove: Regular company and team events and creative workshops

• Students Club: Monthly activities with all interns and working students

• Learning & Development: Personal development opportunities and quarterly feedback sessions

• Discounts: Corporate benefits and discounts on our products

• Volunteer Day: Paid time off for your voluntary work #SocialResponsibility

Ready to join the crew?

Being a Kapten by heart means being there for each other, acting with passion, and designing creatives that make a real difference in everyday life. If you're excited to experience data-driven design first-hand and take your first steps in performance marketing – Carolin would love to hear from you.

Be the experience.
Find out more about us as an employer at @kaptenandson.career