Design Doha Internships

Please note: The start dates of this internship are flexible based on the availability of the candidate and the requirements of the department.

Design Doha Internship 1

Period of Internship: 3 months

About This Internship

The intern will assist in planning, coordination, and on-ground support for Design Doha's events and exhibitions. They will also gain hands-on experience while helping ensure high-quality cultural experiences and reinforcing Design Doha’s role in creativity and innovation.

Specialist area: Events and Programmes

Qualification required: Bachelor’s Degree

Skills required:

• Team player
• Coordination skills
• Attention to detail
• English language
• Proactive
• Documentation skills

The intern will:

• Assist in organising and coordinating events, workshops, and networking sessions.
• Support event logistics, including setup, catering, and guest registration.
• Research and compile potential speakers and panelists.
• Prepare event briefing documents.
• Assist with on-ground event operations.
• Coordinate and support volunteer task assignments.

Design Doha Internship 2

Period of internship: 3 months

About This Internship

The intern will assist in planning, coordination, and on-ground support for Design Doha's events and exhibitions. They will gain hands-on experience while helping ensure high-quality cultural experiences and reinforcing Design Doha’s role in creativity and innovation.

Specialist area: Exhibitions

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree

Skills required:

• Team player
• Coordination skills
• Attention to detail
• English language
• Proactive
• Documentation skills

The intern will:

• Plan and coordinate exhibitions:
  • Manage logistics, schedules, and transportation.
  • Update exhibitor database and requirements.
  • Assist in layouts and space allocation.
  • Ensure technical setup meets requirements.
• Provide on-site support:
  • Oversee setup and adherence to plans.
  • Guide tours and assist visitors.
  • Maintain exhibition areas and report issues.
• Support designers with resources:
  • Documentation and reporting.
  • Compile catalog content and labels.
  • Collect images/ videos for archives.
  • Draft post-event reports.

Design Doha Internship 3

Period of internship: 3 months

About this internship:

The intern will assist in planning, coordination, and on-ground support for Design Doha's events and exhibitions. They will gain hands-on experience while helping ensure high-quality cultural experiences and reinforcing Design Doha’s role in creativity and innovation.

Specialist area: Exhibitions

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Skills required:

• Literacy
• Written English
• Management skills
• Understanding of the exhibition process and stages
• Interest in design

The intern will:

• Exhibition preparation:
• Research, review designer/object lists, draft materials, and create presentations.
• Data management:
• Organize tables for objects, conditions, prices, contacts, and logistics.
• Meetings and coordination:
• Attend meetings, take notes, track action points, and liaise with designers/ curators.

Design Doha Internship 4

Period of internship: 6 months

About this internship:

The intern will assist in coordinating exhibition logistics, including shipping, installation, and dismantling. Support the planning and execution of transportation, customs clearance, and on-site setup. Work closely with vendors and project managers to ensure timely delivery and smooth operations. Gain hands-on experience in scheduling, inventory management, and workflow coordination for successful exhibition execution.

Specialist area: Exhibition Designer and Logistics Management

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Skills required:

• Space designing
• Exhibition designing
• Material knowledge
• Fit out
• Logistics management

The intern will:

• 1-2 months: Develop an understanding of exhibition management.
• 2- 4 months: Develop an understanding of project management.
• 5-6 months: Assist reliably in exhibition execution and operations.

Design Doha Internship 5

Period of internship: 3 months

About this internship:

The Design Doha Internship offers hands-on experience in communication, coordination, and research for the Design Doha Prize. Interns will assist with correspondence, database management, submission tracking, and industry engagement, contributing to Doha’s growing global design presence.

Specialist area: Business Administration

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/ University Student

Skills required:

• Microsoft Office
• Communications skills
• Organisation skills

The intern will:

• Communication and coordination:
• Assist in coordinating communication between the design team, judges, participants, and sponsors.
• Help with drafting emails, invitations, and general correspondence related to the prize.
• Update and maintain the prize’s contact database and track communication with participants and partners.
• Administrative support:
• Assist with the submission process, including reviewing applications, organizing design entries, and communicating with applicants.
• Manage and track the collection of design materials from participants.
• Provide general support to the program specialist and other team members as needed.
• Research and documentation:
• Compile a database of past and current participants, including their work and design philosophies.

Design Doha Internship 6

Period of internship: 6 months

About this internship:

The intern will gain valuable hands-on experience through a structured program, contributing to the success of Design Doha 2025–2026 while developing skills in design and communication.

Specialist area: Communication

Qualification: University / College Student

Skills required:

• Communication skills
• Social media management
• Public relations & media outreach
• Brand storytelling
• Event coordination
• Market research
• Crisis communication
• Digital marketing (optional)
• Data analysis & reporting
• Teamwork & adaptability

The intern will:

• Assist in drafting and scheduling social media content.
• Research and engage with media, influencers, and community partners.
• Help develop press kits, newsletters, and editorial pieces.
• Support content creation for Design Doha’s website and digital platforms.
• Track engagement metrics and analyse campaign performance.

Design Doha Internship 7

Period of internship: 6 months

About this internship:

The intern will gain valuable hands-on experience through a structured program, contributing to the success of Design Doha 2025–2026 while developing skills in design and communication.

Specialist area: Design

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Skills required:

• Design skills:
  • Graphic design proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Typography & layout:
  • Understanding of composition, grid systems, and visual hierarchy.
• Branding & identity:
  • Ability to work within brand guidelines and develop visual concepts.
• Illustration & motion graphics (optional):
  • Basic illustration or animation skills are a plus.
• Digital & social media design:
  • Creating visuals for web, social media, and marketing materials.
• Attention to detail:
  • Precision in design, alignment, and color consistency.
• Adaptability & creativity:
  • Ability to brainstorm and execute fresh ideas.
• Basic UI/UX knowledge:
  • Understanding user experience and interface design principles.
• Time management:
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration & communication:
  • Working with teams, receiving feedback, and iterating on designs.

The intern will:

• Assist in developing marketing and promotional materials for the event.
• Support in creating presentation decks, media kits, and visual assets.
• Work on wayfinding and event branding elements (banners, posters, digital screens).
• Collaborate with the content team for visually compelling storytelling.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide fresh creative ideas.