Creative Intern - Art Director / Copywriter

5w1 month ago

IMA

Cape Town, ZA · Internship

About this role

IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We are looking for a passionate, driven Creative Intern to join our dynamic studio team. This is the perfect place to kickstart your career building innovative solutions for a diverse range of clients.

As a Creative Intern you will be fully embedded within our fast-paced creative department. This is a hands-on immersive opportunity designed to bridge the gap between creative theory and agency reality. You will experience the full lifecycle of a project from initial client brief through internal brainstorming to presenting refined concepts.

You will get a 360-degree view of how an agency operates and are encouraged to ask questions and challenge conventional thinking. Treat every project as a chance to master new tools and elevate your technical craft in a collaborative environment.

This role offers ownership and variety from day one with the support of a collaborative team. It is a values-led culture where your contribution is recognised and you can lead projects across live campaigns, retail activations and brand experiences.

Requirements

A portfolio showcasing your best work with a rock-solid grounding in design principles and strong industry awareness.
Adept at using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools.
Excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator with the ability to articulate concepts and ideas to the wider team.
Highly organized with the ability to self-manage daily workloads.
A reliable team player who is self-driven with a positive outlook and keen for new experiences.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the wider studio team to deliver exceptionally high-quality creative work.
Partner with the client services team to interpret and develop client briefs.
Articulate and present creative concepts to the Studio Team and Client Services in a thoughtful manner.
Continually push yourself to develop technical skills appropriate to the role.
Act in the best interest of IMA Agency and Smollan Group of Companies at all times.

Benefits

Career Growth: A chance to develop your career within an award-winning, people-first creative agency.
Recognition: A values-led culture where your contribution is recognised and supported.
Autonomy & Support: Ownership and variety from day one with the support of a collaborative team.
Real Impact: The opportunity to lead projects across live campaigns, retail activations and brand experiences.
Our Culture: A people-first environment where we challenge, grow, and deliver together.