Google Creative Fellowship 2026 for Emerging Creative Talent in the United States

Google has opened applications for its 2026 Creative Fellowship, a six-month program designed for emerging creative talent. The program offers hands-on experience across Google’s in-house creative teams, while also providing mentorship, networking opportunities, inspirational talks, an orientation, a Fellowship project, and a built-in community.

The 2026 Creative Fellowship will take place in the United States. According to the official information, fellows must be based in the United States, hold work authorization in the country, and be available to work full-time starting in June 2026. Opportunities are available in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, depending on the role.

About the Google Creative Fellowship

Google describes the Creative Fellowship as a program for emerging creative thinkers who want to gain practical experience while contributing fresh perspectives to its creative teams. The fellowship is intended for applicants with 0 to 5 years of experience who have a strong point of view and a passion for making things and telling stories.

The program is not an internship. Google states that it is a six-month paid contractor role, and selected candidates will be employed as freelancers through one of Google’s staffing partners. Pay depends on location and will be shared during the interview process. The company also notes that relocation assistance is not provided.

Program Duration and Work Format

The Creative Fellowship will run from June 2026 through December 2026. Google also makes clear that this is not a remote program. Fellows are expected to work in person, and while office expectations may vary by team, participants should assume they will need to be in the office at least three times per week.

Available Roles in 2026

The official page lists open roles across several Google creative teams. Applicants are encouraged to review the role descriptions and choose up to two positions that best match their skills. Google notes that roles are subject to change.

In Brand Studio, the available roles are Motion Designer in New York, Producer in San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles, Social Creative/Copywriter in San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles, and Creative Technologist in San Francisco or New York.

Within Creative Lab, the listed roles are Creative Technical Motion Artist in New York and Visual & Motion Designer in New York.

For Google Cloud Brand & Creative, the open positions are Creative Technologist in San Francisco, Social Creative in San Francisco, and Visual & Motion Designer in San Francisco.

In YouTube Creative Studio, Google is offering the Video Storyteller (AI Focus) role in New York and the Writer/AI Prompt Artist role in New York.

Who Can Apply

The program is aimed at emerging creative thinkers with 0 to 5 years of experience. Google says it is looking for applicants who can bring a unique voice and strong craft to its teams. Because each team is seeking different skills, candidates are encouraged to submit work that best reflects their creative strengths.

To participate, applicants must be located in the United States, have authorization to work there, and be available full-time from June 2026.

What the Fellowship Includes

The official page says the fellowship includes ongoing mentorship, networking opportunities, hands-on experience, an orientation, a Fellowship project, inspirational talks, and a built-in support community.

Application Deadline and Selection Timeline

Submissions of interest are due by March 23 at 5:00 PM PST. Google says shortlisted candidates will be informed of their advancement by mid-April. Finalist candidates will then be contacted by a third-party employment agency in early May regarding the next steps.

How to Apply

Google states that applicants can submit their interest directly on the official Creative Fellowship site. The source page also notes that all submissions will receive an automatic confirmation email confirming receipt.

Data and Application Information

According to the official FAQ, all applications will be deleted after 180 days. Applicants who want their application deleted earlier may contact the program through the site. Google also states that if a candidate is shortlisted, their information will be passed to a third-party employment agency to discuss next steps.

Official source: Google Creative Fellowship website.