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title: 'Creative Intern at Hypebeast'
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# Creative Intern at Hypebeast

- **Company:** Hypebeast
- **Location:** Shenzhen, China
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hypebeast/029f8145-8e7d-4941-a036-a8ca4a9e679c

## Job description

Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed media company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, and e-commerce and retail platform HBX.

We are looking for an intern to join our Media Team. The Social Media Intern will work closely with our Editorial Team and Creative Team to build compelling multi-media content across various social media channels, such as WeChat, RED, Douyin, etc.

Responsibilities:

- Partner with the Media & Partnerships team to research and build proposal, brand briefs, campaign treatments across the Hypebeast portfolio.
- Use AI tools (LLMs like ChatGPT / Claude, image and video generation like Gemini and Seedance, research assistants) to accelerate cultural research, competitive intelligence, market sizing, and first-draft copy and decks — then refine for accuracy, taste, and narrative.
- Build and maintain competitive briefs and trend reports across fashion, streetwear, sneakers, outdoor, golf, motorsport, art and the KOL / influencer economy — with a Greater China lens on Douyin, Xiaohongshu (RED), Weibo, WeChat and Bilibili.
- Support prompt design, prototyping and workflow for the team's internal AI research workflows and tools.
- Turn scattered sources and data into decision-ready slides and documents — structured, cited, and easy to act on.
- Keep projects moving: take notes, track deliverables, and share updates across creative and commercial teams.

Requirements:

- Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, university (design, communications, marketing, media or related) with a strong art & design related portfolio.
- Deep, authentic fluency in contemporary culture: fashion, streetwear, sneakers and the adjacent verticals Hypebeast covers (art, design, music, sport, outdoor).
- Hands-on experience with AI tools — comfortable using LLMs for research and writing, ideally image / video generation, and familiar with prompt engineering basics.
- Strong written and visual communication; able to turn research into a clear, persuasive narrative.
- Proficient in Google Slides / Sheets and comfortable in at least one design tool (Figma, Adobe, or Canva).
- Highly proficient in English; working proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese (reading and writing Chinese is a strong plus for Greater China work).
- Proactive, organized and detail-oriented — a team player who can also run independently.
- Familiarity with Chinese digital and social platforms and how the KOL economy works.
- Light technical ability — basic scripting, working with structured data / APIs, or building with no-code AI tools.
- Personal projects that show you build with AI: prototypes, generative art, a newsletter, side experiments.
- A genuine point of view on how AI is changing media, marketing and creative work.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your CV, portfolio and expected salary.

This position is based and located in Shanghai. Candidate must be eligible to work in China.

Personal data collected is for recruitment purpose only.

## About Hypebeast

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, operating editorially-driven media, a creative agency, and an e-commerce destination.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 0150.HK)
- **Headquarters**: Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Digital Media, Fashion, E-commerce, Creative Agency Services
- **Target customers**: B2B (brands seeking creative agency and media partnerships) and B2C (consumers interested in streetwear, sneakers, art, design, music, and lifestyle)
- **Mission or purpose**: To share the most authentic aspect of culture around the globe and drive culture forward.

## Products & Services
- **[Hypemedia](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Umbrella of online editorial and social media platforms (including Hypebeast, Hypebae, Hypegolf) delivering trendsetting content and connecting creators with audiences.
- **[Hypemaker](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Global, award-winning full-service creative agency providing insights, creative production, content, and experiences for brands.
- **[HBX](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Global e-commerce platform and retail destination for menswear, womenswear, and lifestyle goods, shipping to over 80 markets with a physical retail store in Hong Kong.
- **[Hyperoom](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Platform offering strategic brand building, distribution, and merchandising services for fashion brands seeking global presence.
- **[Hypebeans](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Coffee shop concept serving high-quality brews in a space designed for community and conversation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: USD $449.9 million (as of October 29, 2024) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of USD $666.5 million (latest available) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed in available sources; parent company is Iron Spark I Inc. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded into multiple business lines (agency, e-commerce, distribution, coffee).
  - Operates in 6 countries with 11 offices globally.
  - Acquired The Berrics (skateboarding media) in 2018.
  - Headcount of 326 employees (LinkedIn data) with a yearly decline of 3.6%; another source reports 604 total employees (Built In) – conflicting reports [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/hypebeast) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Editorially-driven commerce**: Combines authentic cultural journalism with a curated e-commerce platform, creating a trusted voice that directly drives sales.
- **Multi-division ecosystem**: Media, creative agency, retail, distribution, and coffee – allowing cross-pollination of audiences and services.
- **Global reach**: Strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe with localized content and partnerships.
- **Long-standing brand authority**: Founded in 2005, Hypebeast is one of the most recognized names in streetwear and contemporary culture.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding global footprint**: Opening offices in key markets (US, UK, Japan, Korea, China) and hiring for brand partnerships roles across regions.
- **Deepening commerce and content integration**: Leveraging HBX and Hypemedia to create seamless shopping experiences from editorial.
- **Agency growth**: Hypemaker continues to win brand partnerships, serving as a full-service creative partner.
- **Diversification**: New ventures like Hypebeans coffee shops and Hyperoom distribution services to capture adjacent lifestyle markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: A hybrid work model (flexible on-site/remote) with offices in Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, London, Seoul, Tokyo, and more.
- **Perks**: Employee discounts, generous parental leave, health insurance, generous PTO, and a remote work program [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/hypebeast).
- **Engineering & Tech**: Uses PHP and JavaScript; open roles include Software Engineer, Creative Producer, and Brand Director.
- **Talent Community**: Alumni often go to major brands like Nike, Complex NTWRK, Highsnobiety, Vogue, and Condé Nast – indicating a strong network and career mobility [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast).

## Sources
1. [hypebeast.com/about](https://hypebeast.com/about)
2. [jobs.lever.co/hypebeast](https://jobs.lever.co/hypebeast)
3. [builtin.com/company/hypebeast](https://builtin.com/company/hypebeast)
4. [linkedin.com/company/hypebeast](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
5. [cbinsights.com/company/hypebeast](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hypebeast)

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