The Program

You work on what
we're actually delivering.

Interns are placed directly on live engagements — the same government and corporate projects our full-time creative team runs — under the guidance of our founder and senior designers.

Real client work

Branding, graphic design, web development or video production tasks tied to actual briefs — not practice exercises.

Direct mentorship

Regular feedback from the people delivering the work, so you learn how decisions get made — not just how to execute a task.

A portfolio that means something

Leave with work samples from genuine client projects — the kind of proof employers actually look for.

How The Stipend Works

Performance decides when it
starts — not the calendar.

The internship begins as a learning-and-contribution phase. As you take on real ownership and your output holds up against our project standards, a stipend is introduced — reviewed against your performance rather than fixed from day one.

3 Months to prove the climb

Why performance-based, not fixed

Every intern starts on equal footing, working on genuine project deliverables. Where output is strong and reliable, we introduce a stipend during or at the close of the 3 months — recognising real contribution rather than paying a flat rate regardless of impact.

The Three Months

One ascent, three stages.

Month 1

Base Camp

Onboarding onto our tools, brand standards and live project pipeline. Start contributing under close guidance.

Month 2

The Climb

Take on defined pieces of live client work with increasing independence, as feedback gets more direct.

Month 3

Summit Push

Deliver independently on client work, with growing ownership of your assigned pieces.

Review

Stipend Decision

Your contribution over the program is reviewed, and a performance-based stipend is discussed.

Who Should Apply

Built for people ready to work, not just watch.

Background

Students & recent graduates

Currently studying or recently graduated in design, development, marketing, media or a related field.

  • Working knowledge in your chosen track
  • Web development, graphic design, UI/UX, video editing or content
Mindset

Ownership over observation

Comfortable taking feedback, meeting deadlines and treating client work with the seriousness it deserves.

  • Reliable, self-driven and coachable
  • Genuinely willing to take on real responsibility

What You Gain

More than a line on your résumé.

Performance-based stipend

Earn a stipend during or at the end of the program based on your contribution to live projects.

Internship certificate

A formal certificate on completion, along with a letter of recommendation for strong performers.

Path to future opportunities

Standout interns are considered first for ongoing project work, outsourced placements or future openings.

How To Apply

Four steps to
your first day.

01

Submit your application

Send your resume/portfolio and preferred track through our contact page.

02

Screening & short interview

A short conversation to understand your skills, interests and availability.

03

Onboarding

Onboarded onto live project workflows and paired with a mentor from the relevant team.

04

Begin the program

Start contributing to real client work from week one, with regular check-ins along the way.

FAQ

Good to know before you apply.

No — the internship starts as a learning-and-contribution phase. A stipend is introduced based on your performance on live project work during or at the close of the 3 months, rather than being fixed from the outset.

Real tasks tied to the government and corporate projects Vertex Summit is currently delivering — branding, graphic design, web development or video production, depending on your track.

Strong performers may be offered continued project work, an outsourced placement, or a future opening with Vertex Summit — decided on a case-by-case basis at the end of the program.

Working arrangements are confirmed with each intern based on the role and project — reach out through the contact page and we'll walk you through the current setup.

No — the program is designed for students and recent graduates. What matters most is a solid grasp of your track's fundamentals and a genuine willingness to take on real responsibility.

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Three months, real client work,
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