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Why Choose a Berlin Art, Design & Photography Internship
Get ahead in Art Design & Photography with a Berlin internship.
A world hub for culture, Berlin offers an unmatched playground in which to develop your creativity and skills. Whether you’re exploring the urban jungle to find that perfect shot or working with a graphic design firm to create and innovate, there’s no better place to begin your career. Your work experience will leave you with the skills, knowledge and connections you need to kickstart your career with a bang.
As a bonus, you’ll also have the chance to totally immerse yourself in the culture of Berlin. Enjoy history, music and fantastic food!
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What’s Included
Developing your career in Art, Design & Photography
A guaranteed professional Art, Design & Photography internship in Berlin
We choose our partner firms with care to provide you with a range of internship opportunities. We’ll make sure to factor in your background and career goals as we design your program; our tailored approach will help you make the most of your time here. We’ll also offer comprehensive support from start to finish; including interview advice and hotspot tips as you get to know Berlin.
Our partner firms can offer internships in:
– Graphic Design
– Illustration
– Textile Design
– Photography
– And many more
Immersive workshop
Our immersive skills workshop will help you boost your professional skill-set, and learn a thing or two while you’re at it. Work with coaches and speakers as you run through a range of skills exercises.
Career coaching and support
While in Berlin, pencil in your 1-to-1 session with a qualified career coach. Consider your strengths and weaknesses; then plan ahead for your future career.
And at any point in your program, you’ll have access to top interview tips and career guidance.
A curated calendar of professional networking events
We’ll send you out an invite to an exclusive networking event while you’re in Berlin. Use this time to get to know leaders in your sector; who knows where it might lead?
Access to online resources and tools
Access our online portal of skills and employability resources while you work to boost your development.
Check out our Career Development section below for the details.
CV support
We’ll help you get your CV or resume ready to send out to future employers.
Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence
Upon completion of your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
Community & Events
Comprehensive 24/7 local Berlin support
Our local team will be there throughout your time in Berlin. We’ll be a constant bedrock of support; whether you’re looking for professional advice or tips on getting the most out of Berlin’s fantastic cultural scene.
The chance to be part of the local community
To help you settle in, you’ll join the Beyond Community. This group of new and existing interns are all making their way through Berlin just like you; experience the city together through trips, events, dinners and more.
A detailed orientation around Berlin
When you touch down, we’ll take you on a comprehensive orientation around the city. Get to grips with everything awaiting you on your internship.
Welcome lunch or dinner
After the orientation, our welcome lunch or dinner will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow interns better. Many of our previous interns have made friends for life during their internship programs!
Bi-Weekly community lunch or dinner
You’ll get an invite to a community meal every few weeks, so head along when you can. There’s no better way of unwinding after a busy week at work.
Local events and trips in and around New York
Get to know the rich culture of Berlin with three fantastic half-day trips. From cultural hotspots to delicious food and unmissable art, they’re a great way of discovering everything Berlin has to offer.
Check out the Community section below for more details.
A calendar full of exciting social events
As well as your trips and dinners, we’ll also organize a wide variety of social events. Meet new people and have fun!
Farewell dinner to celebrate program completion
As your internship nears its end, celebrate what you’ve gained at your farewell dinner. Then say goodbye to Berlin, and your new friends.
Some extras
Visa support
If you need a visa to work in Berlin, we’re here to help. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
Airport transport on arrival
We’ll be waiting at the airport to take you to your awaiting accommodation.
Beyond Academy welcome bag
You’ll receive a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies to welcome you to Berlin.
SIM card (on request)
You can request a country-specific SIM card from us, and we’ll provide it upon arrival. So that you can keep in touch easily during your stay.
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“What I loved about Beyond Academy and why I choose them is because they are more flexible and more individually tailored to what each person is looking for, rather than just a generalised experience. My group and the entire Beyond community has been really welcoming. I am so lucky to be able to have this experience with people that are similar, as in we are all looking to grow personally, grow professionally and also just enjoy every moment. Everyone here has left behind the familiar and has come to the unfamiliar which can be scary, but when you have a community as good as this, it’s not scary at all.”
Hannah from the United States
PR & Journalism Intern, London Immersive Program
“I am involved in Project Management, which is close to what I want to do in the future. One of my favorite parts of my internship is that I’m taken seriously. In the sense that after building up some trust and showing the company what I have to offer, What was great was that I was able to work on a project from start to finish and really get to know the while process, that really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”
Karin from Austria
Project Management Intern, Tokyo Immersive Program
“My experience so far here has been amazing, it’s just a shock how much I have been enjoying it. The interns are amazing here so we have been hanging out and getting to know each other and exploring Seoul. It’s really just been a full experience that I have been embracing every single day. I work in a team who creates content relating to K-pop. My favourite part of interning is getting to know my coworkers, being around a group of people that are just so kind and inviting, working alongside them every day has been the best experience. I had been hearing about Beyond Academy for quite some time and I read some really great reviews. I wanted to get the work and life balance, which Beyond offered. My favourite thing about Beyond are the connections I have made here and also the events that have been planned, it gets all of us out to embrace Korean culture.”
Jordan from the United States
Marketing Intern, Seoul Immersive Program
“I would recommend Beyond Academy because overall its such an incredible experience. Its not like studying abroad through school because you are really immersed in it, you are here living and working and it really gives you the opportunity to feel like you are making headway in your career. ”
Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
“I have learnt an insane amount over the last two months. Having been at Uni for two years, I have learnt so much more in a short space of time. I love the fact that so much effort has gone into us having a such a good time. My overall experience so far has been incredible, the balance between working and having fun with friends, and the accommodation has just been great.”
Kim from South Africa
Engineering Intern, London Immersive Program
“I knew with Beyond I was in safe hands, the communication I got form day one was amazing. Thankfully I got put into an excellent internship in investment firm, and I am loving it so far, I love using the insights and experiences that I have learnt in my degree and putting that to use in the workplace.”
Clodagh from Ireland
Investment Intern, London Immersive Program
Developing Your Career in Art, Design & Photography
Taking your preferences and career goals into account, we’ll build an Art, Design & Photography internship to help you go beyond.
- A Professional Art, Design & Photography Internship
- Immersive workshop
- Career coaching & support
- Online Tools & Resources
- Practical Art, Design & Photography Experience
A Professional Art, Design & Photography Internship
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, choose the internship program that’s right for you.
Berlin’s Golden Twenties began an explosion of creativity that carries on to this day. 100 years ago, Berliners were exploring Bauhaus and avant-garde styles; today, contemporary artists continue that long streak of breaking the mould. Through art galleries, museums and distinctive architecture, you’ll draw inspiration from the living, breathing city around you. Develop your skills and learn something new!
A big, friendly, diverse city packed with people to meet, you’ll find no shortage of new perspectives in Berlin.
Immersive workshop
Our skills workshop will give you the tools you need to get your skills into shape for the coming weeks and months.
With the guidance of professional coaches and speakers, tackle a range of skills exercises. A typical session will take you through communication skills, leadership, professional confidence, and more.
Prepare for the challenges of your internship – and any future endeavors.
Career coaching & support
Consider your career with fresh eyes with your 1-to-1 career coaching session. Here, you can look back on your career to date: what have you achieved and what are you ambitions for the future?
Some take an appointment in the opening days of their internship. Prepare for the challenges you’re about to face, and set out some goals you could meet while you’re in Berlin. Or you could wait until half-way through your internship for a more balanced session; first focus on what you’ve gained so far, then turn your attention to your remaining weeks. What can you change before you go?
Alternatively, why not use your session to finish off your time in Berlin? Look back on a completed internship and plan for the future as you do it.
You’ll also have access to tailored career advice and interview support throughout your internship. Whether you’re polishing your CV or resume or putting together a professional portfolio of work; we’ll be here to help.
Online Tools & Resources
Our online tools will help you boost your skills and employability. Apply what you’ve learned to your internship and impress your colleagues!
Here are just some examples of the support we provide:
– A personal development plan toolkit
– Online interview skills seminars
– Sessions on building your brand and communication
– And many more useful resources you can access at any time
Practical Art, Design & Photography Experience
An internship in this sector will suit creative types with an eye for originality; but never underestimate the importance of putting in the work. Here’s a few examples of the kind of tasks you might be undertaking while in Berlin:
– Assist in the set-up of location shoots
– Research current photography trends and styles
– Touch and retouch images to maintain consistency
– Create branded creative content based on clients’ briefs
– Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using bespoke software
Community & Events
Settle into Berlin life alongside your Beyond Community.
- Your Berlin Community
- Welcome Orientation
- Networking Opportunities
- Potsdam Trip
- Art & Food
- Clärchens Ballhaus
Your Berlin Community
You’ll find history everywhere you look in Berlin. From the broken remnants of the Berlin Wall to imperial monuments and the final traces of the Nazi regime; Berliners take their cultural responsibility seriously, and there’s plenty to learn here. But there’s also nowhere better if you’re looking for a good time. Beer gardens, clubbing, electro music and cocktail caverns all abound in Berlin.
Explore everything Berlin has to offer you with your new community. You’ll soon be the closest of friends.
Welcome Orientation
When you touch down, you’ll kick off your Berlin experience with a comprehensive orientation. You’ll use this time to prepare you for what’s to come and ask any questions you might have; including about your firm and the trips and events you’ll be embarking upon. We’ll also send out plenty of invites to our popular community dinners, so head along!
Networking Opportunities
Use your time in Berlin to build up your own network of industry contacts. You’ll get an invite to a top networking event, so make good use of it. Introduce yourself to leaders in your sector and make a good first impression on them; hit it off with the right person and you might just have secured yourself a future job or interview offer.
Potsdam Trip
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Potsdam is a 40-minute journey out of Berlin. You’ll find plenty to sink your teeth into here. Explore the grand Sanssouci Palace, then take in the three remaining gates that stand watch over the city. Afterwards, discover Holland in Germany; the Dutch Quarter, built by King Frederick William, is home to the largest number of Dutch-style houses outside the Netherlands.
Art & Food
Across museums and galleries, Berlin is home to an unmatched cultural collection that’s ripe for exploration. Get to know Berlin’s art scene with this walking tour through the city; enjoy works by the old masters and up-and-coming contemporary artists, including some street art. And as you go, you’ll be snacking on the unique selection of food that Germany is famous for. Enjoy some roulade, or warm yourself up with Eintopf!
Clärchens Ballhaus
A cornerstone of Berlin culture, travel back to the Golden Twenties with a trip to the Clärchens Ballhaus. One of the last remaining ballrooms of the 20th century, enjoy an evening of unmatched culture and fun. Go dancing as you try out different styles and techniques, then enjoy some delicious cocktails and dinner to cap things off.
Your Berlin program
at a glance
If you’re excited to discover just what an Art, Design & Photography internship has to offer, read on: here’s a snapshot of a typical 6-week Berlin program.
Weeks 1 & 2
Pause for a moment before stepping off the plane; your Berlin adventure is finally about to begin. Get ready to discover a city of culture and deep history. To start with, we’ll meet you at the airport and take you straight on to your accommodation; from here, you can choose to get some rest or start exploring the city. The choice is yours.
Join us on day two for your orientation. We’ll run you through everything awaiting you on your program; in the evening, you’ll head out to meet your friends. Chat with your brand-new Beyond Community, all over some delicious German food.
On your first day of work, meet your team. You’ll be spending a lot of time here, so get to know your colleagues. Watch them closely and ask any questions you might have; learn as much as you can here, because it will benefit you immeasurably in your future career.
Of course, you’ll probably be faced with new challenges while you work. Take your skills workshop to get ready for the weeks ahead; pick up a thing or two and apply it to your new role.
Next up, it’s your first cultural trip. Discover the historic city of Potsdam as you explore rich history and culture; as well as some immaculate gardens and green spaces.
Weeks 3 & 4
It’s week three, and you’re reaching the mid-point of your internship. By now, you’ve developed your technical skills impressively; that might include setting up the perfect shot or perfecting your Photoshop abilities. And you’re adept at fulfilling client requests, producing designs, logos and branding to detailed specifications. Now, you’ll want to take some time out with your manager to discuss what you’ve learned.
You’ve been just about keeping on top of things these last few weeks, but you deserve some down-time. Head out to a community dinner and see how your friends are getting on; snack on some authentic German or international food as you chat.
You’ll have made a few industry connections already by this point; we’re going to help you make some more. Head along to a networking session and meet top leaders in your industry; the right conversation can lead to wonderful things.
It’s time for your second tour. Stroll through the heart of Berlin, taking in some of the city’s most interesting art. Enjoy some old classics and new compositions, sampling a veritable feast of German street food in the meantime.
Weeks 5 & 6
Your internship is nearing its end; review what you’ve achieved with your 1-to-1 career session. What have you gained in the city, and what could have gone better? Finish your meeting by considering the career opportunities that await you when you return home.
Now, get ready for one final trip. Cap off your cultural immersion with a visit to the Clärchens Ballhaus; enjoy music and dancing in one of the last remaining 20th century ballrooms!
Before you go, you’ve got one last item on the agenda: your farewell dinner. Put on your best clothes and meet up with your community for one last time; there’s no better way of finishing off your time here.
In your remaining free time before you’re due to fly out, you’ll want to make the most of Berlin. Head out to Spreepark, a derelict amusement park; or take some time to relax in Liquidrom, a futuristic spa!
Just a Few of Our Host Company Partners
We collaborate with a diverse array of companies, spanning from boutique PR firms to multinational advisory firms. Please note that these examples are purely for reference. The specific company you’ll be associated with will be determined by a wide range of criteria.
Accommodation
in Berlin
+ EUR 1,190 per month
+ EUR 1190 per month
Our housing partners in Berlin are carefully chosen to meet our stringent safety, quality and cleanliness standards. We offer mainly student accommodation or shared apartments. You’ll be living with fellow Beyond Interns, students and other young professionals. It’s a great way to build your own community, especially if you’re traveling from abroad.
You’ll have your own private bedroom with shared communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living spaces etc). All rooms come with bedding, Wi-Fi, and often have a desk. Locations will vary but you’ll always be placed somewhere with access to public transport. Depending on where your firm is, we try to ensure your commute time is no more than 30-60 minutes.
We’ll confirm your exact accommodation and location around 3-4 weeks before your Art, Design & Photography internship begins. This is due to the demand for short-term accommodation and ever-changing availability.
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“What I loved about Beyond Academy and why I choose them is because they are more flexible and more individually tailored to what each person is looking for, rather than just a generalised experience. My group and the entire Beyond community has been really welcoming. I am so lucky to be able to have this experience with people that are similar, as in we are all looking to grow personally, grow professionally and also just enjoy every moment. Everyone here has left behind the familiar and has come to the unfamiliar which can be scary, but when you have a community as good as this, it’s not scary at all.”
Hannah from the United States
PR & Journalism Intern, London Immersive Program
“I am involved in Project Management, which is close to what I want to do in the future. One of my favorite parts of my internship is that I’m taken seriously. In the sense that after building up some trust and showing the company what I have to offer, What was great was that I was able to work on a project from start to finish and really get to know the while process, that really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”
Karin from Austria
Project Management Intern, Tokyo Immersive Program
“My experience so far here has been amazing, it’s just a shock how much I have been enjoying it. The interns are amazing here so we have been hanging out and getting to know each other and exploring Seoul. It’s really just been a full experience that I have been embracing every single day. I work in a team who creates content relating to K-pop. My favourite part of interning is getting to know my coworkers, being around a group of people that are just so kind and inviting, working alongside them every day has been the best experience. I had been hearing about Beyond Academy for quite some time and I read some really great reviews. I wanted to get the work and life balance, which Beyond offered. My favourite thing about Beyond are the connections I have made here and also the events that have been planned, it gets all of us out to embrace Korean culture.”
Jordan from the United States
Marketing Intern, Seoul Immersive Program
“I would recommend Beyond Academy because overall its such an incredible experience. Its not like studying abroad through school because you are really immersed in it, you are here living and working and it really gives you the opportunity to feel like you are making headway in your career. ”
Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
“I have learnt an insane amount over the last two months. Having been at Uni for two years, I have learnt so much more in a short space of time. I love the fact that so much effort has gone into us having a such a good time. My overall experience so far has been incredible, the balance between working and having fun with friends, and the accommodation has just been great.”
Kim from South Africa
Engineering Intern, London Immersive Program
“I knew with Beyond I was in safe hands, the communication I got form day one was amazing. Thankfully I got put into an excellent internship in investment firm, and I am loving it so far, I love using the insights and experiences that I have learnt in my degree and putting that to use in the workplace.”
Clodagh from Ireland
Investment Intern, London Immersive Program
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Program Costs
Our guarantee: In the highly unlikely event that we’re unable to find you a suitable role within your first and second preferred industries, you will receive a full refund of any program payments made.
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