2026 Chicago Internship

<div class="sc-jnEYNP iSoBPJ"> <div class="sc-bWZIPN jSvBwV"> <div class="style__content___pLStL"> <div class="style__margin-control___wpRWK"> <h3>ABOUT THE ROLE&nbsp;</h3> <div>Great work starts with a great foundation. And we hope to build a great foundation through our Summer Associate Program. Summer Associates dive into every detail of the business, working to gain an understanding of our clients, their growth aspirations, and what drives their customers.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Summer Associates work with everyone in the firm, collaborating with colleagues across the organization. On any given project, you’ll interact with clients, Partners, Designers, Insights Specialists, Content Strategists, and many others from our rich multidisciplinary bench. The Summer Associate role is organized to cultivate a true understanding of our approach to consulting and develop the skills to get it done.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <h3>YOUR DAY TO DAY&nbsp;</h3> <div>While every day will be different, you can expect to:&nbsp;</div> <ul> <li> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Gain a deep understanding of business and customers.</span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll dig into industries, markets, and customer behaviors to understand how our clients grow and how shifting customer needs, digital trends, and market conditions may impact that growth. Through primary and secondary research, you’ll help uncover insights that drive transformation.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate on complex challenges with multidisciplinary teams.</span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">Working side-by-side with strategists, designers, day-to-day client leads, you’ll help answer big strategic questions on growth, brand, marketing, and transformation. You may be shaping a new brand or exploring a market entry strategy; always contributing your perspective while learning to refine it with feedback.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to creative problem-solving and storytelling.</span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll analyze data, participate in ideation sessions, and help shape hypotheses. Then, you’ll turn research into persuasive deliverables (decks, frameworks, and presentations), learning how to frame the “so what” and present insightful, actionable recommendations to internal leaders and clients.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Play a role beyond project work.</span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">Interns also contribute to firm growth and culture from supporting business development and proposals to helping shape office initiatives and thought leadership. It’s a chance to stretch your skills beyond client work and make your mark internally.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Learn fast, grow early, and lead with a point of view.</span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll have exposure to senior teammates and clients, with mentorship and regular feedback to help you build confidence and sharpen your POV, in written presentations and as a voice in the room. You’ll practice articulating your perspective, iterating with teammates, and shaping best-in-class results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3>&nbsp;WHAT WE LOOK FOR&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>A great education: you should be a rising senior, earning a BA or BS degree with demonstrated academic performance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Well-developed critical thinking capabilities, problem solving skills, and creative thinking&nbsp;</li> <li>Superior communication skills, both verbal and written&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of, and passion for, brand, digital, and marketing strategy; and, how they impact business outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>A curious mind with an unrelenting commitment to get to the answer, to test new approaches, learn new skills, and push others’ assumptions&nbsp;</li> <li>Confusion tolerance: comfort with ambiguity and the ability to adapt, flex, and change directions given client, project, and team circumstances, understanding the ever-changing business world</li> </ul> <p>Due to the fact that our internship program is designed to provide full-time offers upon completion, <strong>we are unable to move forward with anyone requiring sponsorship now, or in the future.</strong> Your submission also confirms that you are interviewing to join our Chicago office, with the expectation that&nbsp;<strong>post-internship should you receive a full-time offer, it will also be in our Chicago office.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p>