Creative Design Intern

American Petroleum Institute • Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

The Creative Design Intern will support API’s Creative & Brand team in developing high-quality visual assets that strengthen the organization’s brand and advance our advocacy priorities. Working closely with the in-house team and cross-departmental partners, this role will assist in creating digital and print materials, social graphics, presentations, event visuals, and other creative deliverables that help tell the story of American energy. This internship is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive, and curious design student who wants hands-on experience inside a fast-paced communications environment. The ideal candidate brings strong design fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and an interest in how visual storytelling supports Communications, Policy, Public Affairs, and integrated advocacy efforts. This role offers an opportunity to practice real-world design skills, build a portfolio of meaningful work, and contribute to projects seen across the energy industry.

Requirements

• Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Design, Fine Arts degree
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and Microsoft office

Nice To Haves

• Video, motion graphics and photography skills are a plus
• Ideal for a design student eager to gain real-world experience and build a strong portfolio while learning how branding and visual communication support national advocacy work.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt digital/print assets using API brand standards
• Support social graphics, infographics, and web visuals
• Assist with event materials and campaign creative
• Help organize and upload assets in the Digital Asset Management system
• Contribute to visual storytelling across policy, comms, public affairs, GIS and events teams
• Gather inspiration and contribute creative ideas to team brainstorms

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern