Graphic Design Intern - (MACHINA Summit) - Internship H/F

About Chain of EventsChain of Events brings together the people shaping the future of technology, business and innovation through three leading summits in Paris.Chain of Events runs three summits, all in Paris, all within the same week:Signal Week — the institutional summit for digital assets. Founded in 2019 as Paris Blockchain Week and elevated to Signal Week in 2026, it draws 10,000+ attendees from 100+ countries, roughly 70% of them C-suite. Its last edition convened 250+ banks and financial institutions, over $50T in assets under management, and 70 government officials and regulators — BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Fidelity, BNY Mellon, Citi, the London Stock Exchange, ESMA and the European Commission among them. The thesis: TradFi and digital assets are no longer two industries but one financial system being rebuilt on shared rails.RAISE Summit — the AI summit for decision-makers. Launched in 2024, it has grown from 2,000 to 9,000+ attendees across three editions (80%+ C-level, from 76 countries), with 350+ speakers spanning AI infrastructure, enterprise adoption, agentic systems, sovereignty and policy. The 2026 edition at the Carrousel du Louvre featured Mark Cuban, Yann LeCun and Nelson Griggs (Nasdaq), plus the Versailles AI Gala, the RAISE Hackathon and RAISE the STAKES (1,100+ startup applications in 2026).MACHINA Summit — Europe's leading event dedicated to Physical AI: intelligence that acts on the real world through humanoids, industrial robotics, autonomous systems and next-generation human–machine interfaces. Its inaugural 2026 edition brought together the labs building humanoids and the enterprises deploying robotics at scale, with speakers from Google DeepMind, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, 1X, Apptronik and Agility Robotics. It's the fastest-moving brand in the portfolio, with the most white space ahead of it.In July 2026, all three brands were acquired by Hyve Group, the global B2B events organiser behind Fintech Meetup, HLTH and Shoptalk. In July 2027, they'll converge on the Palais des Congrès during the exact same week.Role OverviewChain of Events is looking for a Graphic Design Intern to help bring the MACHINA brand to life across every marketing channel and onsite at the summit, working closely with the Senior Brand Designer, the motion designer, and the Senior Marketing Manager for MACHINA, alongside the social, web, and event teams. This is a varied, hands-on role for a designer who wants to see their work everywhere, from a social post to a stage screen at the Palais des Congrès.MACHINA has its own distinctive brand and design system, established for its first edition. You'll build on that work - extending it across campaigns, social, web, email, print, and the onsite experience - and help design the summit itself, from early mockups to print-ready artwork and the content that runs on LED screens. You'll work across teams, departments, and channels, so no two weeks will look the same.This six-month internship runs from 1 February to 31 July 2027, covering the build-up to MACHINA's 2027 edition - set to double in size at the Palais des Congrès, with the Physical AI Dinner at the Château de Versailles on 8 July - the summit itself in July, and post-event content.Key ResponsibilitiesBrand DesignBuild on the MACHINA brand and design system, applying it consistently across campaigns, social, web, email, and print.Design marketing assets such as speaker announcements, campaign visuals, banners, presentations, and sponsor materials.Adapt key visuals into the formats and sizes each channel needs, keeping quality and consistency across every output.Help keep templates, brand assets, and design files organised so the team can find and reuse them easily.Onsite ExperienceHelp design the onsite experience at the summit, from wayfinding and signage to stages, activations, and sponsor spaces.Create mockups and visualisations that show how designs will look in the venue, so the team can review and sign them off early.Prepare and deliver artwork files to spec for printers and production suppliers, checking sizes, bleed, colour, and file formats.Motion & LED ScreensWork alongside the motion designer on light-touch animation for social, web, and onsite screens.Design and adapt content for LED screens and stage displays, working to each screen's technical specs.Social ContentSupport the social content team with engaging graphics, carousels, and short-form visual content across MACHINA's social channels.Bring ideas for new formats and visual approaches that help MACHINA content stand out in the feed.Working Across TeamsTake design requests from the marketing, sales, and event teams, and help prioritise and deliver them on time.Work with agencies, printers, and production suppliers where needed, and share feedback and learnings with the wider design team.What You'll BringExperience & KnowledgeCurrently studying (or recently graduated) in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, and eligible for an internship agreement in France.Confident in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma, with a portfolio that shows range.Some experience preparing print-ready artwork (bleed, colour profiles, file formats) through study, a previous internship, or a project.A strong eye for typography, layout, and detail, and the ability to work within an established brand system.Good written English, and an interest in using AI design tools to work faster, with a willingness to experiment.Working StyleAmbitious and eager to learn - you want to see how design builds a brand and shapes an event.Organised and precise, able to juggle several briefs at once, and comfortable working at pace around launches and the summit.Easy-going and approachable, happy to ask questions and take feedback.Collaborative, working smoothly across marketing, sales, and the wider team.Curious about technology - robotics and physical AI should interest you, even if you're new to the space.Nice to HaveExperience with After Effects or other motion design tools.Familiarity with Monday.com or similar work-management tools.Experience designing for events, exhibitions, signage, or large-format print.What we offerPaid internship - six-month internship agreement (convention de stage), 1 February to 31 July 2027Hands-on experience designing across every channel, and onsite, for a fast-growing robotics and physical AI summitMentorship from experienced brand, design, and marketing talent, and exposure to founders and senior leadershipAttendance at RAISE, MACHINA and Signal Week, alongside the most influential people in the industry100% Navigo, meal vouchers (€12.79/day, €8 employer-covered)A diverse, multicultural team and real, visible impact on the workRecruitment processScreening Interview (30 min): first conversation about your background and motivations.Hiring Manager Interview (30 min): deep-dive with the hiring manager on the role and your experience.Use Case (60–90 min): a practical exercise, presented and discussed with the team.CEO + HR Call (15-30min)Working EnvironmentThis role sits within a fast-paced, high-energy marketing team behind MACHINA Summit, the robotics and physical AI summit held in Paris alongside RAISE. Workload follows the campaign and event cycle - steady periods of brand and campaign design alongside busy peaks around launches, print deadlines, and the summit itself. The ability to stay organised, communicate clearly, and stay accurate under pressure is essential.