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[The Community 6-Month Internships in Copywriting, Design, Spatial Design, Motion Graphics](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/4167) March 8, 2026 # The Community 6-Month Internships in Copywriting, Design, Spatial Design, Motion Graphics ![An event with a DJ performing on stage with a screen in the background displaying a desert scene, architectural structures and a golden bee in the center.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2026-01/Community_OCAD_Assets-05.png.webp?itok=h9i-7WNE) rgb(255,255,255) ### **The Community** **6-Month Internships in Copywriting, Design, Spatial Design, Motion Graphics** **Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026, 11:59 PM ET** [**Click here to learn more about this opportunity.**](https://careerlaunchers.format.com/2026-community) [**Apply via Typeform here!**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/2026-community) ### **OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:** OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce recruited placements in partnership with **The Community** for **6-month internship roles in** **Copywriting, Design, Spatial Design, and Motion Graphics.** ### **ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:** At The Community, we’re the heartbeat of a big agency with the soul of a creative boutique. We’re a tight-knit group of 80+storytellers, designers, strategists, and doers—spanning branding, experiential, social, real estate, and more. We're bold, collaborative, culture-obsessed, and always on the hunt for the next great idea. **Why Intern With Us?** - **Real client impact:** Dive into meaningful, deadline-driven campaigns. - **Collaborative learning:** Partner with senior creatives and leaders across disciplines. - **Growth-focused environment:** Receive feedback, skill coaching, and mentorship. - **Creative freedom:** Experiment, explore, and push boundaries—your ideas matter. ### **AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP STREAMS:** **Copywriting Intern** **Responsibilities:** - Collaborate on ads, social content, branded experiences. - Draft and polish headlines, taglines, scripts, and social copy. - Contribute in brainstorming sessions. - Assist with client presentations and internal pitches. **You bring:** - Enrolled in Advertising, Copywriting, or similar - Strong storytelling instincts and attention to tone and voice. - Portfolio or samples of written work. - Curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit. **Design Intern** **Responsibilities:** - Support visual campaigns across print, digital, and social. - Aid in branding, layout, and asset creation. - Adapt designs to different platforms and formats. - Participate in moodboarding and creative ideation. **You bring:** - Enrolled in Graphic Design, or similar. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). - Keen eye for typography, layout, and brand consistency. - A portfolio showcasing design versatility and aesthetic. **Spatial Design Intern** **Responsibilities:** - Assist in designing physical and experiential spaces. - Produce moodboards, renderings, and schematic diagrams. - Support material selection and prototyping. - Work closely with experiential and real estate teams. **You bring:** - Enrolled in Environmental Design, Interior Design, or related. - Experience with SketchUp, CAD, or similar tools. - Strong sense for spatial storytelling and environmental aesthetics. - Passion for immersive, place-based experiences. **Motion Graphics Intern** **Responsibilities:** - Design and animate engaging 2D/3D content. - Create dynamic social videos, explainer snippets, animated presentations. - Assist in storyboarding, scene building, and post-production. - Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and editors. **You bring:** - Enrolled in Animation, Motion Design, Multimedia or related. - Skilled in After Effects and Premiere (plus Cinema 4D or similar is a bonus). - A reel or samples demonstrating motion storytelling and timing. - Willingness to experiment and learn across platforms. ### **PARTNER:** **The Community** [thecommunity.ca](https://thecommunity.ca/) 822 Richmond St. W Suite 400 Toronto, ON M6J 1C9 ### **RATE:** $26 - $30/hour ### **TERM:** Full-time for 6-months starting in May 2026. Exact start date TBD once candidate has been selected ### **LOCATION:** Toronto (in office, 5 days per week) ### **ELIGIBILITY:** - Current OCAD U undergraduate students in any discipline who have completed 15+ credits and will be graduating in 2026, - **or** current OCAD U Master's students graduating in 2026 - Full-time availability for 6 months (Summer through Fall 2026). - Available to work in Toronto \*\*Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity ### **APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:** Please provide the following information in **one PDF document**: - **Contact info** (Name, phone, and email) - **Website and/or social media** handle - **Current resume** - A **Cover Letter** stating which role you are applying for and why you are a good fit - A ***link*** **to your Creative Portfolio** or ***link*** **to your Reel** highlighting 3-5 relevant projects ### **APPLICATION PORTAL:** [**Apply via Typeform here!**](https://ocadu-cead.typeform.com/2026-community) --- [**Click here for more information about our Career Launchers opportunities.**](https://careerlaunchers.format.com/) ## Other Recent News [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [### OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU bring large-scale art to Toronto’s Canada Malting Silos "The Light" and "Melting Temporalities" transformed the waterfront into a canvas for climate reflection. 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One (1) exhibition proposal will receive a total of $1,230 to show their work as part of the 2027 DesignTO Festival. September 20, 2026 ](/news/2027-designto-exhibition-stantec-window-gallery-call-artists)