How to Turn an Internship Into a Full-Time Job | Life after ArtBound

Jason Landon graduated with a graphic design degree and no clear idea where it would take him. Today he's a Performance Manager at Chicken Dinner, running six-figure ad budgets every month. It started with one 3-month internship at a Melbourne agency, arranged through ArtBound Initiative in 2022. He walked in as a designer, got put in front of real clients, and walked out hooked on paid advertising — and hired by the agency straight after. In this episode of Life after ArtBound, Jason breaks down: • What his internship actually looked like — client meetings, real client work, start-to-finish process • Why he moved from graphic design into Meta and Google Ads, and why connecting data with creativity is what stuck • How one internship turned into four agencies and a role under an ex-Google growth lead • Why he says everyone graduates with the same qualification — and what he did to stand out • His advice on AI, diverse skill sets, and saying yes to things that scare youIf you're a design student, a recent grad, or trying to break into the creative industry — this one is worth your full attention. 📌 Want to intern with a creative agency abroad? See how the ArtBound Initiative program works https://artboundinitiative.com/ ArtBound Initiative is a career bridge for creatives providing mentorship, support and internships in the creative industries. We connect students and recent graduates with key players in the creative industry in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, London, Berlin, Melbourne, Sydney & Virtual. The program includes: a guaranteed internship, travel support (housing, visa & insurance), and events. Catch us on other social channels Instagram:   / artboundinitiative   LinkedIn:   / artbound-initiative   TikTok:   / artboundinitiative   YouTube:    / @artboundinitiative   #CreativeInternships #CreativeCareers