Creative Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Join the company behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. As an intern at Illumination, you will take part in cross company learning, partner with innovative leaders and teams, and have a seat at the table in our latest endeavors. 

Illumination is seeking a Creative Marketing Intern for Summer 2026 to work closely with our Creative team. If you are someone that is digital savvy, loves big ideas, has a pulse on emerging technologies, and wants to understand the business behind the brand then this is the internship for you!

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Responsibilities:

• Contribute to team brainstorms.
• Help develop big ideas in response to briefs.
• Identify creative ways to connect with audiences.
• Create presentations to express concepts.
• Write copy for scripts, social media and marketing touchpoints.
• Research pop culture trends and insights.

Qualifications:

• Available to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks.
• Currently enrolled in a College or University.
• Preferred major(s): Digital Arts/ Media, Communications, or Digital Marketing, Advertising.
• Fluent across all social media platforms, with an in-depth understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Fluent in Google Docs programs.
• Evidence of creative and campaign ideation.
• POV and understanding of culture marketing, social, and content marketing.
• Passion for storytelling, digital experiences, and new technologies.
• Critical thinker with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback into revised work.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the company.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to work in the Santa Monica studio 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs) without relocation assistance from the company and 1 day WFH (Fri).

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The salary for this position is $17.28/hour.  

About Illumination

Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.

Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.