Intern with Imagewest

At Imagewest, you'll work with real clients on real projects and participate in top student competitions. You’ll apply your skills to create professional-quality work that prepares you for a successful career. When you leave Imagewest, you’ll have more than just a degree—you’ll have real-world experience, impressive portfolio work, a network of professional contacts, and the confidence to thrive in a competitive field.

  • At Imagewest, you'll sharpen your technical and creative skills, applying what you've learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience will deepen your understanding and enrich your portfolio, showcasing a diverse range of work that speaks volumes to potential employers.

  • Imagewest can count towards your major! Credit for participation is available in Advertising, Art/Design/UX, Communication, Public Relations, and more.

  • Experience agency life firsthand, working with tight deadlines to deliver professional work for local, regional, national, and international clients. You'll gain exposure to multiple industries, broadening your marketability to future employers.

  • Gain access to our network of of alumns! Imagewest boasts an impressive number of intern placements with industry leading agencies such as TWBA/Chiat/Day, GSD&M, INNOCEAN, Buntin, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and more.

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Agency hours are 12:45 pm to 3:25 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus 3-5 hours each week working on your own, with your teammates or responding to client requests. The total commitment each week is roughly 10 hours.

Two Steps to Apply

Step 1

Email the following to david.vawter@wku.edu:

  • A professional résumé (Cover Letter Optional)

  • Minimum of 3 work samples*

*These work samples should consist of your best writing, design, illustration, animation, strategic thinking, course assignments, or other pertinent work.

Step 2

  • Complete the application form

Application Form