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Design Intern

CompanyCritical Mass
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain exposure to the creative discipline, collaborating with mentors and other interns on client and global projects to design solutions that meet strategic objectives. Responsibilities include creating mood boards, storyboards, interactive layouts, performing photo retouching, and providing quality assurance on creative deliverables.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1847
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We’re Critical Mass. We are 2,000 inspired humans across 14 offices, setting the right path—not just the next one—for our clients, their customers, and our own colleagues. We work with the best, Apple, Adobe, BMW, Nike, Diageo, Airbnb, BNY and many more, to power connected ecosystems that make brands stand out by driving performance with data, technology, AI, creative and media. We’re a global marketing agency founded in Canada, but digital is our home. If you know us, then you know we’re a special place that attracts big talent and tiny egos. We’re driven, uncompromising and we live our values. We’re Critical Mass, but our friends call us CM. Learn more at criticalmass.com.
About the Role

Critical Mass’ Internship opportunities are part of our Trailhead Program and provide a 12-week jump-start to your career. The program is designed to fast-track your growth through regular learning opportunities, mentorship, and hands-on client work - all while earning a competitive stipend. You’ll get a firsthand look at the exciting work we do at Critical Mass and experience what it’s like to be an integral part of our team. This internship gives you the chance to explore the digital agency world and client projects to see if it’s the right fit for you.

Our internship will run from May 26 – August 14. 

Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from the Toronto office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We’re looking for talented designers who want to learn more about a life crafting beautiful digital design. Whether you’re a photo-comping wizard, grid-adhering fanatic, or kerning-obsessed typographer, Critical Mass can introduce you to a career in design.

We’re firm believers in cross-discipline thinking. So, you’ll also get the chance to see how copywriters, strategists, art directors, technologists and project managers go about their business – and what that means to you as designer.  

You Will: 

  • Gain exposure and understanding to the creative discipline at Critical Mass.  
  • Collaborate with interns on a client and global intern project.  
  • Work with a mentor to design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives.  
  • Have the opportunity to create mood boards; storyboards; interactive page layouts; site grids and interface demos; photo retouching and enhancements; animated GIFs 
  • Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables. 
  • Build and maintain a team rapport with entire multidisciplinary project team. 

You Have:

  • Strong design portfolio (you must include a portfolio URL or digital samples with your application. 
  • Currently in the second or third year of a four-year degree program, or first year of a two-year program.  
  • Preference may be given to students who are enrolled in programs with related to design, visual communications or advertising 
  • Strong visual, interactive and graphic design skills that contribute to traditional digital media.  
  • Solid working knowledge of the latest design toolsets - Mac OS, Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator. 
  • Ability to comfortably brainstorm and contribute to bigger ideas. 
  • Ability to articulate creative ideas. 
  • Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail. 
  • Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the web. 
  • Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people. 
We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.
Salary Range
$40,000—$40,000 CAD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer. 

Critical Mass uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings, filter keywords during the review of prospective candidates, and, in some cases, transcribe interviews with our recruiters. Human review remains central to the process, and all hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team.

The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com, omc.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.

If U.S. based: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid
If Canada based: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.html
If U.K. based: https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights
If Costa Rica based: https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx 

Key Skills
DesignPhoto-compingGrid AdherenceTypographyVisual DesignInteractive DesignGraphic DesignFigmaPhotoshopIllustratorMac OSQuality AssuranceBrainstormingCreative ThinkingAttention To DetailInteractivity
Categories
Art & DesignCreative & MediaConsulting