CPT Creative Jobs
Creative CPT jobs span graphic design, UX, content production, photography, and art direction. To qualify, your DSO must confirm the work is an integral part of your curriculum, so roles need a direct tie to your enrolled program. Many creative employers use project-based engagements, which fit CPT's part-time and full-time authorization structures well.
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Get Access To All JobsOur Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.
Summary
“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers’ lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow.
As a Creative Intern, you will join our Marketing Department’s dynamic Creative Team, contributing to design projects that span digital, print, and in-store experiences. You will gain hands-on exposure to brand strategy, campaign execution, and collaborative design processes, while sharpening your technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities. This position is for a Summer Internship in 2027, located at our Corporate office in Ridgeland, MS.
Responsibilities:
What You Will Do
In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.
- Produce graphics that align with the C Spire style guide and support company initiatives, positioning, and brand strategy.
- Deliver creative elements for digital and print marketing including HTML emails, social ads, digital banners, in-store displays, and sales collateral.
- Collaborate in team brainstorms, company-wide meetings, and contribute creative solutions when needed.
- Partner with internal departments to gather input for projects and assignments.
- Design informed by data and research to ensure effectiveness in reaching target audiences.
- Follow established Marketing Department processes while driving inventive creative approaches.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
This position is an exceptional introduction to professional design and marketing operations, offering the opportunity to work with experienced creative professionals on meaningful projects.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring
As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external client experience. To support our Marketing team you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.
In addition to that, we require:
- Active enrollment in an accredited college or university, as a junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing.
- Pursuit of a degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field of study.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on an Apple Mac platform.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We will give special consideration to candidates who have:
- Experience with HTML and CSS.
- Animation or video design experience.
- A demonstrated comprehension of the full design process.
What You Will Gain
A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it. For our full-time employees we offer:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
- 401k Match
- Teladoc Telemedicine
- WellBeacon Wellness Program
- Paid Talent Referral Opportunities
- Tailored learning paths for every position
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen.
If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.
Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.
Summary
“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers’ lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow.
As a Creative Intern, you will join our Marketing Department’s dynamic Creative Team, contributing to design projects that span digital, print, and in-store experiences. You will gain hands-on exposure to brand strategy, campaign execution, and collaborative design processes, while sharpening your technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities. This position is for a Summer Internship in 2027, located at our Corporate office in Ridgeland, MS.
Responsibilities:
What You Will Do
In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.
- Produce graphics that align with the C Spire style guide and support company initiatives, positioning, and brand strategy.
- Deliver creative elements for digital and print marketing including HTML emails, social ads, digital banners, in-store displays, and sales collateral.
- Collaborate in team brainstorms, company-wide meetings, and contribute creative solutions when needed.
- Partner with internal departments to gather input for projects and assignments.
- Design informed by data and research to ensure effectiveness in reaching target audiences.
- Follow established Marketing Department processes while driving inventive creative approaches.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
This position is an exceptional introduction to professional design and marketing operations, offering the opportunity to work with experienced creative professionals on meaningful projects.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring
As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external client experience. To support our Marketing team you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.
In addition to that, we require:
- Active enrollment in an accredited college or university, as a junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing.
- Pursuit of a degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field of study.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on an Apple Mac platform.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We will give special consideration to candidates who have:
- Experience with HTML and CSS.
- Animation or video design experience.
- A demonstrated comprehension of the full design process.
What You Will Gain
A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it. For our full-time employees we offer:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
- 401k Match
- Teladoc Telemedicine
- WellBeacon Wellness Program
- Paid Talent Referral Opportunities
- Tailored learning paths for every position
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen.
If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.
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Get Access To All JobsCreative CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
What types of creative jobs qualify for CPT authorization?
Roles that qualify are those your DSO can connect directly to your enrolled program's learning objectives. Graphic design, UX research, motion graphics, content production, and art direction typically qualify for students in design, communications, or media programs. Roles in creative fields unrelated to your declared concentration are harder to authorize, regardless of how relevant they seem.
Can I do CPT for a freelance or contract creative project?
CPT can cover contract and project-based work, but the engagement must be with a specific employer, not self-directed freelance work. Your DSO needs a formal offer or contract from the employer naming the role, dates, and hours. Platforms where you set your own clients and schedule don't meet the employer-of-record requirement for CPT authorization.
How do I find creative employers who understand CPT?
Start by targeting employers who have previously hired F-1 students in creative roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented work authorization filing history, so you can prioritize studios, agencies, and in-house teams that already have experience with CPT and OPT rather than spending time educating employers who are unfamiliar with the process.
Does working full-time CPT as a creative affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT, meaning more than 20 hours per week, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, at 20 hours or fewer per week, has no limit and doesn't affect OPT. If a creative internship or role runs full-time across two semesters, you could exhaust your OPT before graduation without realizing it.
What should I do if a creative employer has never hired an F-1 student on CPT?
Provide the employer with a clear explanation of what CPT requires from their side, which is primarily a formal offer letter with role title, hours, start and end dates, and the company's EIN. USCIS doesn't require employers to file a petition for CPT, so the burden is lower than for H-1B visa sponsorship. Many creative studios are willing once they understand the process doesn't involve significant legal fees or government filings.