Surge Lion Media is a growth-focused paid media agency working with D2C brands across India and globally. We specialize in performance ads, creative strategy, social media content, and CRO-driven design. We're looking for a Graphic Designer Intern who wants real exposure to high-performance designnot just aesthetic work.
Role OverviewAs a Graphic Designer Intern, you'll work closely with our creative strategists, media buyers, and social media team to design Meta ad creatives, social media posts, and performance-driven visual assets. This is a hands-on role with real campaigns, real brands, and real learning.
This internship is unpaid for 3 months, followed by a paid full-time opportunity based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Creative Execution- Design Meta ad creatives (statics, carousels, story formats)
- Create social media creatives for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Adapt UGC content into ad-ready visual formats
- Maintain brand consistency across all creatives
AI & Tools- Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Nanobanana (or similar), Canva, and design automation tools
- Assist in creating creative variations quickly using AI workflows
- Stay updated with new AI tools for design and content
Collaboration & Learning- Work with creative strategists to understand ad angles and hooks
- Implement feedback quickly and iterate creatives based on performance
- Learn how performance marketing influences design decisions
Who You're a Good Fit If- You have a strong interest in performance design & paid ads
- You understand what works on Meta ads and social media
- You have a basic-to-good design sense and are eager to improve
- You're curious about AI tools and automation in design
- You're disciplined, open to feedback, and ready to learn fast
Tools You'll Work With- Canva, Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
- AI tools like ChatGPT, Nanobanana, MidJourney (or equivalents)
- Meta ad creative formats & guidelines
Internship & Conversion- Internship: 3 months (Unpaid)
- Conversion: Paid full-time role based on performance, skill growth, and consistency
What You'll Gain- Real agency experience with live D2C brands
- Strong foundation in performance-driven creative design
- Exposure to paid media thinking, ad psychology, and scaling creatives
- Opportunity to convert into a paid designer role
How to Apply- Send your portfolio / sample designs and a short note on why you want to work in performance marketing