Google Creative Fellowship 2026: Fully Paid 6-Month Fellowship for Emerging Creatives at Google in the United States @Google in the United States

Overview

The Google Creative Fellowship 2026 is a six-month, fully paid program for emerging creative professionals to gain hands-on experience within Google’s in-house creative teams, working on real-world projects and receiving mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to real projects within Google’s internal creative teams.
• Collaborate with world-class creatives and industry experts.
• Experiment with innovative storytelling, design, and technology.
• Develop creative campaigns, films, visual storytelling, and interactive experiences.
• Work on projects for Brand Studio, Creative Lab, Google Cloud, and YouTube Creative Studio.
• Experiment with emerging technologies like AI and generative media.

Requirements

• 0–5 years of professional creative experience.
• A strong creative perspective and a demonstrable portfolio.
• Passion for storytelling, design, technology, or digital creativity.
• Eagerness to experiment with new tools, including AI.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Must be located in the United States and have legal work authorization.
• Available to work full-time for six months starting June 2026.

Benefits

• Fully paid six-month contractor role.
• Hands-on experience working on real creative projects.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
• Professional development through orientation, talks, workshops, and collaborative projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies like AI and interactive design.

Location

United States (New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles)

How to Apply

Submit your interest through the official Creative Fellowship website. Applicants can apply for up to two roles that match their skillset. Typical application components include a portfolio, resume/CV, role selection, and personal details. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Deadline

March 23, 2026 (5:00 PM PST)