Creative Internships in Melbourne & Sydney with ABI

As an undergraduate, the ArtBound Initiative served as a bridge between theory and practice. It offered an authentic glimpse into the professional world, where classroom concepts are applied in real-time scenarios. For prospective participants, I recommend embracing the unfamiliar. Stepping out of comfort zones facilitates growth and learning. Even if we fall, we are falling forward. Patience and resilience are key as challenges will pave the way for rewarding experiences. We will never know what happens next in our journey. Engaging with the culture and people we meet will enrich the journey, fostering a broader perspective. Embracing change and seizing every learning opportunity will help us become better people.

During my three-month internship at Picos, arranged through the ArtBound Initiative, I had an amazing time. Thanks to ArtBound Initiative, I gained valuable digital marketing experience while exploring a new city.

During my internship, I gained a deep understanding of the digital marketing industry and applied my skills in a professional environment. One of the best parts of my experience was the mentorship I received from my colleagues. They were knowledgeable and supportive, providing guidance and feedback throughout my time at the agency. They challenged me to think critically and creatively, which helped me develop my skills and knowledge in the field.

Working on real-world projects gave me hands-on experience in the industry, and I was able to make meaningful contributions to the agency and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such a talented and supportive team.

Overall, my internship at Picos, arranged through the ArtBound Initiative, was a valuable learning experience that allowed me to gain practical skills and knowledge in the digital marketing industry.

I had a great experience at my internship through ArtBound Initiative. ABI gave me useful resources and advice to help me prepare for my internship. I found the coaching sessions especially helpful as I got to talk with professionals to finesse my resume and online portfolio. The online coaching module was also great with a detailed yet easy-to-approach structure. My ABI supervisors (Laura, Zulfa and Ginda) were very nice and helpful and made the experience smooth. I also landed a job with my host company after my internship ended! Overall, ABI has been a super helpful experience in kick-starting my career in the creative industry.

ArtBound Initiative gave me the confidence I needed in order to take the first step toward my professional career. The internship placement has taught me a lot about how critical soft skills can be and how far they can go in enriching one's work-life experience. I have learned how to take initiative in my work and keep clear and constant communication with my colleagues. This internship has also helped me understand the design process and different expectations of deliverables for projects. I would recommend this program to everyone and anyone who needs confidence in their career progression in the creative industry!

ArtBound Initiative has helped me most with the constant support and confidence in my capabilities to flourish in my career. Before ABI, I was quite insecure about how my future in my career will look. I found the supervisors' and coaches' (namely Laura, Zulfa and Ginda's) wholehearted support and how they communicate their support to be the most helpful thing through it all. They constantly guided me in finding the perfect internship for the next step of my career and I couldn't be more grateful.

The whole experience was very rewarding, from the ABI coaching to the actual internships. It was really helpful to have the online coaching as well as being able to speak to industry professionals to give insights and help you set your goals. The Art Bound Initiative team was very supportive and encouraging at every step of the way. I ended up being able to intern with two different Sydney based companies during my time - Wasamedia and Ginger & Smart. Not only did I learn a lot of new skills, I also got hired as a full time junior graphic designer at the end of my internship.

my internship experience through Artbound Initiative couldn't have been more perfect! The Artbound team were very helpful from the start, even before I decided to sign up with them. They answered all my questions and were quick to respond despite being contacted outside office hours (due to the time difference). They matched me with international interview and resume coaches and shaped me to become a better candidate, in the end I got a job out of my internship program thanks to their help. (internship was done at Pitch Agency in Melbourne, Australia)

This experience was great in helping me take my first step into the industry and get some hands-on experience working on professional projects while building up my portfolio. Everyone at the company was super nice and welcoming and it was a great work environment. I was able to use my skills in storyboarding, animating, and illustrating and contribute to a variety of projects ranging from creating animations for social media to TV commercials, for a range of clients including local restaurants and international companies.