Graphic Design Intern

Company Description

Papcorns is a mobile app studio building design-driven mobile products used by millions of people around the world. Our apps reach more than 10 million users and are frequently featured by Apple and Google. We believe great products are built by curious people who enjoy learning and experimenting. At Papcorns, we focus on developing AI-powered mobile apps in the Utilities, Photo & Video, and Lifestyle categories, mainly for the US market. Our team builds and scales multiple products while constantly exploring new technologies.

As our products and brand continue to grow, we're looking for a curious and motivated Graphic Design Intern who wants to grow with us — someone with a strong eye for design and an interest in both employer branding and mobile product visuals.

Role Description

This is a hybrid internship role based in Istanbul, Türkiye, open to 3rd or 4th year university students. You'll work closely with our People & Culture and Product teams to support two main areas: employer branding content (LinkedIn, social media, internal culture materials) and App Store / Google Play visuals for our mobile apps (screenshots, feature graphics, icons, ASO assets).

It's a great opportunity to build a real portfolio in a fast-moving product environment, learn how design works in a global consumer app studio, and see your work reach millions of users.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year university student in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field
• Proficiency in Figma
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong sense of layout, typography, and color
• Interest in mobile product design, branding, and visual storytelling
• Ability to take feedback well and iterate quickly
• Ability to work with AI-assisted design tools (Midjourney, Figma AI, or similar)
• Ability to collaborate with teammates and communicate ideas clearly
• Good command of written and spoken English
  
  

Nice to Have

• A portfolio showcasing personal projects, brand work, or social media designs
• Experience with motion design (After Effects, Rive, or Lottie)
• Familiarity with App Store / Google Play visual guidelines
• Interest in employer branding and culture-led content
• Exposure to 3D tools (Blender, Spline) or product photography aesthetics
• Familiarity with Apple/iOS design ecosystem
  
  

Responsibilities

• Design employer branding content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other channels
• Create and iterate on App Store and Google Play visuals (screenshots, feature graphics, icons)
• Support internal culture projects — onboarding kits, office materials, event assets
• Contribute to ASO experiments by producing visual variants for testing
• Help maintain consistency across our brand and product visual systems
• Continuously learn and improve your design and technical skills
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Internship Stipend
• Optional Work From Home Opportunity 3 days a week
• Meal & Commute Compensation
• Birthday Leave
• Access to Online Courses
• Tech Gear
  
  

What's it like to work at Papcorns?

• Be part of a passionate and fast-moving team where everyone's ideas are valued
• Work on products used by millions of people around the world
• Access to learning and development opportunities
  
  

What does the recruitment process look like?

Application Review — We review your CV and portfolio to understand your interests and design sensibility.

Interview — A 30-minute Google Meet interview with our team to get to know each other and talk about your expectations.

Case Study — You'll complete a small design assignment to demonstrate your approach and craft.

Final Meeting — A Google Meet session to discuss your case study and ways of working.

Final Decision — Within a few days, we'll inform you of our decision regarding your suitability for the role.