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Join our online Portfolio Review with Google and find out more about the Creative Fellowship
On Thursday 12 March, we’re hosting an online Portfolio Review for US-based creatives in conjunction with the Creative Fellowship at Google. The event is open to emerging creatives working across visual design, motion design, social creative roles, creative technology and filmmaking. If you’re based in the US and interested in learning more about the Creative Fellowship, make sure you apply for the chance to join us.
Want to find out more about the Creative Fellowship at Google? Apply to our Portfolio Review and meet directly with the teams involved. The event will be an opportunity to:
- Chat to a range of creatives from Google
- Find out more about the Creative Fellowship
- Get insight on what the team looks for in new talent
- Receive one-on-one advice and feedback on your work
- Meet inspiring fellow emerging creatives
🚨 Please note that this Portfolio Review is not part of the application process for the Fellowship itself.
Fellows were a driving force behind Google's latest annual Year in Search campaign, helping shape the creative direction for social-first content while supporting vital production logistics, including asset licensing and on-site producing
Who can apply?
This Portfolio Review is open to:
- Visual designers
- Motion designers
- Social creatives (including copywriters)
- Creative technologists
- Filmmakers
We welcome applications from students, recent graduates and early-career creatives. No formal qualifications are required – whether you’re self-taught, currently looking for work or already working in the industry.
Eligibility requirements
To register, applicants must:
- Be aged 18 or over
- Be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
- Have between 0 to 5 years of professional experience in the creative industry
- Be able to share a strong portfolio of creative work
Applying for this event does not guarantee a place. There are limited spaces available, and selected applicants will be contacted ahead of the event to confirm attendance.
Please be aware that the selection criteria is different from our usual Creative Lives in Progress Portfolio Reviews. As there will be a focus on talent discovery, Google may identify strong candidates for potential future opportunities; however this is not guaranteed.
When and where will it be happening?
The event will take place virtually on Google Meet on Thursday 12 March 2026, and will run for three hours (with breaks) from 10am to 1pm PT (1pm to 4pm ET).
In virtual breakout rooms of two to three emerging creatives and one to two Google reviewers, you’ll have the opportunity to show and discuss your work and receive feedback. Breakout rooms will rotate so you can meet multiple reviewers throughout the event.
How to apply
As part of the application process, you will be required to share examples of your creative work. This could be anything from a PDF portfolio to a website with project linkes and social media profiles. Not sure what to share? Keep reading below for some guidance on what to include in your portfolio.
⏰ Apply via the button in this article by 11.59pm on Sunday February 22, 2026.
A Fellow supported with the creation of the visual identity for the Google Cloud x Stephen Curry partnership, providing motion expertise to guide external partners.
What should you include in your portfolio?
We’re looking to see how you showcase your creativity, problem-solving skills and use of technology! This can be in the form of professional work, personal projects, experiments or works in progress – what matters most is why you made them and how you think.
Across all disciplines, we’d also be excited to see work that’s curious, culturally aware and that experiments with new ideas and emerging tools, including AI.
- 🔠 Visual designers
Show us how you put your design skills to work – whether that’s creating compelling brand systems, campaigns or visuals. If you’re experimenting with motion, interaction or new tools that’s also a plus! - 🌀 Motion designers
Are you creating 2D, 3D or motion work that experiments with emerging tools and techniques? Show us how you blend storytelling, craft and tech to create work that feels exciting and expressive. - 💻 Creative technologists
Do you build websites, apps or tools that are clever, surprising or experimental? We’d love to see work that pairs technical skill with conceptual thinking – especially explorations with AI or generative tools that solve problems in new ways. - 🤳 Social creatives
Are you dreaming up social-first content, campaigns or experiences that are timely, funny or shareable? Show us how you spot digital trends and turn them into engaging content with great writing, a strong sense of voice and a hands-on experimental approach. - 🎥 Filmmakers and video storytellers
Passionate about bringing brand stories to life using AI tools? Whether you're a filmmaker, editor, or motion pro, if you’re using AI to create (not just edit) we want to hear from you! Show us how you’re experimenting to bring fresh ideas to life.
A fellow helped ensure that this project is safe and responsible in its use of AI, devising safety evaluation pipelines and performing adversarial testing with the Creative Lab team
What is the Creative Fellowship at Google?
The Creative Fellowship at Google is a six-month, paid program for emerging creative talent with 0–5 years’ experience. It offers hands-on experience, ongoing mentorship and exposure across Google’s various in-house creative teams.
For 2026, roles are expected across teams including Brand Studio, Creative Lab, Google Cloud Brand & Creative and YouTube Creative Studio, and will be based in New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Keep an eye out for more information on the Fellowship website, and visit our recent article for further insight into the programme and past Fellowship cohorts.
If you’re hoping to apply for the Creative Fellowship, this Portfolio Review is a great opportunity to connect one-to-one with the teams and learn more from the Google teams taking part.
Fellows helped create social content for YouTube’s brand channel to highlight the new Sibling effect AI feature.
Who will be there?
On the day, we’ll be joined by around 30 US-based emerging creatives, who will be connected with approximately 10 reviewers from a range of Google teams, including:
- Brand Studio
- Creative Lab
- Google Cloud Brand & Creative
- YouTube Creative Studio
Not eligible or your application wasn’t successful?
We know it’s tough when applications aren’t successful. While the criteria for this opportunity is a little tighter, if you’re an emerging creative looking for advice and insight, we invite you to check out our other events.