Design Intern, South Korea

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact. Universal Products & Experiences Korea is a branch of NBCUniversal with a focus on consumer products and franchise marketing.

About Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E)

At Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), we transform iconic stories into products and experiences fans can wear, play, collect, and enjoy every day. From the thrilling universe of Jurassic World to the fun of Minions and the timeless magic of Back to the Future, we bring beloved franchises to life far beyond the screen.

UP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start-up. Our mission is bold yet simple: to take imagination beyond the screen through innovative products, immersive retail, and unforgettable theme park experiences. Partnering with world-class licensees and creators, we deliver toys, fashion, collectibles, games, and lifestyle products across parks, retail, and digital platforms worldwide.

Creativity, technology, and storytelling are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive global team where every voice matters — helping us be an employer of choice for top talent and a partner of choice for retailers, licensees, and creators. If you’re ready to bring imagination to life and create moments that matter, your adventure starts here.

Join us and help create moments that matter.

https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

Job Description

The Design Intern reports to the Product Development lead and will be responsible for the following:

• Product Development Meetings: Participate in licensee meetings alongside category managers and designers to gain insights and provide creative inputs.

• Product Design Ideation: Assist with product concept development through researching design trends, exploring creative ideas, and preparing presentation materials for internal reviews and partner pitches.

• Market Trend Research: Conduct in-depth market trends and perform white space analysis to identify potential new business opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

• Sample Inventory Management: Track, record, and organize incoming product samples to ensure smooth workflow and documentation.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Undergraduate student currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Korean.

• Skillful at MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel etc.)

• Proactive and outgoing personality adaptable, with a strong team-oriented mindset.

• Able to work onsite in the Seoul office for a minimum of 5 months, from September 2026 to the end of February 2027.

• Able to commit to full-time working hours from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Keynote are preferred, but not essential.

• Display intellectual acuity by quickly grasping concepts and contributing innovative ideas.

• Outgoing, thriving in social interactions and effortlessly building connections with diverse stakeholders.

• Exhibit great organizational skills to handle tasks with precision and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Possess adeptness in meeting new people, fostering positive relationships and expanding networks seamlessly.

• Excel in interpersonal skills, understanding the needs of both clients and colleagues while building rapport effectively.

• Positive thinker, embraces innovative ideas or expressing thoughts openly.

*Portfolio submission is encouraged if applicants have relevant student work, but it is not required.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].