Marketing & Digital Content Intern

EPTDESIGN is a 100% employee-owned 40+ person landscape architecture firm that practices from four locations throughout Southern California. We are curious innovators, passionate artisans, and stewards of the environment who believe deeply in the power of relationships with our clients, our staff, and our families. In our 64 years of practice, we have completed projects for a diverse clientele in the estate residential arena as well as corporate, institutional, public, commercial, housing, developer, private, and international realms. We value our track record of repeat work and believe it speaks not only to our commitment to design excellence but also to our strong service orientation.

EPTDESIGN is pleased to offer a Summer Marketing Internship opportunity in our Pasadena Studio. This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule based on the selected candidate’s availability.

About The Role

EPTDESIGN is seeking a creative, curious, and detail-oriented Marketing & Digital Content Intern to join our Pasadena studio this summer. Working directly with the Marketing Director, this role offers hands-on experience supporting the firm’s digital presence through website content, social media, brand storytelling, and marketing initiatives across a wide range of landscape architecture projects.

This internship is ideal for someone interested in design, communications, digital marketing, or storytelling within the architecture/design industry. As EPTDESIGN continues to evolve its website and digital strategy, the intern will play an active role in content development, SEO-focused website updates, and social media engagement.

In addition to day-to-day marketing support, the intern will help develop content for a new “Legacy” section of the EPTDESIGN website, highlighting the firm’s history, culture, and impact over more than 60 years of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Website & SEO Support: Assist with website updates, content organization, image curation, and SEO optimization efforts in coordination with the Marketing Director and SEO consultant.
• Social Media Content: Support the planning, writing, scheduling, and monitoring of content across platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn while helping maintain a consistent brand voice.
• Content Development: Help draft and edit project descriptions, captions, website copy, and digital marketing materials.
• Legacy Research Project: Assist in gathering, organizing, and developing historical content and narratives for EPTDESIGN’s new legacy webpage.
• Research & Trends: Conduct research on industry trends, peer firms, and digital engagement strategies to help strengthen EPTDESIGN’s online presence.
• Marketing Support: Assist with special projects and day-to-day marketing initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working within an award-winning landscape architecture firm
• Exposure to branding, website strategy, SEO, and design industry marketing
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, portfolio-worthy projects
• Mentorship and direct collaboration with EPTDESIGN’s Marketing Director
• Insight into the intersection of design, storytelling, and digital communications

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Communication: Strong written communication and editing skills with an eye for detail and visual storytelling.
• Digital Savvy: Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of website CMS platforms (WordPress preferred), SEO principles, Canva, and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Attributes: A self-starter attitude, strong organizational skills, and a genuine passion for the design industry.

Applications are due by May 31, 2026!
In your Statement of Interest letter please include what interests you about EPTDESIGN and this internship opportunity, and tell us about a project, brand, social media account, or website you think does a great job communicating visually and why.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment such as a printer, telephone, copy machine.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and wrists (e.g., typing, mouse use, writing, drawing).
• Ability to safely navigate active construction sites.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials, plans, and computer screens.
• Frequent communication with staff and clients; must be able to exchange accurate information clearly via email, telephone, and verbally.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or packages up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to maintain focus in an open office environment with moderate noise levels.
• Access to reliable transportation to commute to the office and for occasional travel to job sites, client meetings, or other office locations.