Berlin con mucho Arte (BcmA) is looking for a Creative Media Designer for a 3-month, part-time Erasmus+ traineeship in Berlin, Germany. The placement is unpaid, starts on 01 February 2027 and applications close on 31 January 2027 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full offer and set out every task, requirement and benefit below.
About Berlin con mucho Arte (BcmA)
Berlin con mucho Arte (BcmA) is an independent, non-profit art space in the heart of Berlin. It was founded in 2010 by Ricardo de Larrea and aims to promote intercultural collaboration among German and international artists who have chosen Berlin as their creative hub. The space fosters this collaboration across visual art, film, literature and theatre, and describes itself as a "living room" for the art community.
The Role: Shaping BcmA's Online Presence
BcmA is seeking a Creative Media Designer to join its small international team and shape the conceptual, visual and UX side of its online presence. The profile covers media design, media production, visual communication, graphic or interface design.
Traineeship at a Glance
🏷️ Position: Creative Media Designer
🎓 Type: Traineeship during studies
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany (on-site only, no remote work)
🗓️ Expected start date: 01 February 2027
⏱️ Duration: 3 months minimum
🕘 Schedule: Part time, 25 hours per week
💶 Pay: Unpaid traineeship
🗣️ Working language: English
🏛️ Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
Fields This Traineeship Covers
The offer sits across five fields:
🎬 Audio-visual techniques and media production
🖼️ Fine arts
👗 Fashion, interior and industrial design
📣 Marketing and advertising
💻 Software and applications development and analysis
Your Key Responsibilities
🧩 Design and structure content that tells the story of BcmA's mission and projects
🎞️ Create graphics, animations and layouts aligned with the brand identity
🧭 Support UI/UX for user-friendly navigation and interactive components
🔧 Help with WordPress content updates and plugin customization
📹 Produce multimedia content (video, audio, photo) for online promotion
🔍 Assist in research, testing and iterative design
🤝 Collaborate with curators, artists and developers
The Berlin Art Scene Up Close
You join a small international team in an art space where German and international artists work together, and you collaborate with curators, artists and developers. The offer promises direct artistic collaboration and a close view of the Berlin art scene.
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What You Will Gain
🌐 Contribute to the design of a contemporary art space website
📖 Practical experience in digital storytelling
🌍 Technical and conceptual skills in a multicultural environment
🎭 The Berlin art scene up close, with direct artistic collaboration
Who Can Apply: Level of Studies
You must be enrolled in a full-time BA/MA programme (Media Design, Creative Media, Visual Communication, Interface Design, Storytelling or related) and eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship.
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🏅 Master (EQF 7)
Skills BcmA Expects
🖌️ Digital design
🎛️ Using digital tools for content creation and processing sound and images
✍️ Creating sound, literacy, visual, decorative or other creative and instructive materials
🛠️ App / software / web development and ICT systems design
📈 Digital marketing
👥 Working in teams
🤝 Intercultural collaboration
Tools on the List
The offer names the following tools:
📐 Figma
✨ Adobe After Effects
🎨 Adobe Creative Suite
📰 WordPress
🧱 HTML/CSS
Other Requirements
🗂️ A solid portfolio of academic or personal projects (CV and portfolio link required)
🧰 Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects or similar, plus basic HTML/CSS
🔤 English B2 minimum; German is a plus
🏛️ Strong interest in contemporary art and digital culture
🏢 On-site only in Berlin, with no remote work
Duration, Dates and Flexibility
The unpaid internship lasts a minimum of 3 months. BcmA recruits year-round and the dates are flexible, with an expected start on 01 February 2027. The schedule is part time at 25 hours per week.
Funding: Apply for Erasmus+ Through Your University
The placement itself is unpaid. BcmA asks you to apply for Erasmus+ funding through your home institution, so speak to your university's international or Erasmus+ office early. To see how funded traineeships work in practice, read our guide to how funded traineeships really work. For the wider picture, see what the evidence says about Erasmus+ and your career.
Visa and Work Authorisation
The offer lists visa and work authorisation support as "Not sure". BcmA needs more information on the candidate's status before deciding.
How to Apply
Apply with your CV and a link to your portfolio, sent by e-mail. Applications without visual work samples may not be considered, so make sure your portfolio shows your design, media or visual work. Find more internships and traineeships across Europe in the Youth Works Hub internship section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Creative Media Designer traineeship at BcmA paid?
No. BcmA lists it as an unpaid traineeship and asks you to apply for Erasmus+ funding through your home institution.
How long does the traineeship last and when does it start?
It lasts a minimum of 3 months, with an expected start on 01 February 2027. BcmA recruits year-round and the dates are flexible. The schedule is part time, at 25 hours per week.
Can I work remotely?
No. The traineeship is on-site only in Berlin, Germany.
Who is eligible to apply?
You need to be enrolled in a full-time BA/MA programme (Media Design, Creative Media, Visual Communication, Interface Design, Storytelling or related) at Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7) level and be eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship.
What language level do I need?
The working language is English, with a minimum of B2. German is a plus.
Which tools should I know?
The offer lists Figma, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and HTML/CSS. BcmA asks for proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects or similar, plus basic HTML/CSS.
What do I need to send with my application?
Send your CV and a portfolio link. Applications without visual work samples may not be considered.
Deadline
⏳ 31 January 2027
Links
📧 Application email: mail@berlinconmuchoarte.com
🌐 BcmA website: https://bcma.gallery
💼 BcmA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcma-berlin/?originalSubdomain=de
