Fall 2026 Creative Design Intern (DC)

Invariant LLC•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Invariant, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and individuals, seeks a Creative Design Intern for fall 2026. Preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a full-time internship. This is a hands-on role where you'll be working directly with our Art Director on real client work from day one.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Working knowledge of Figma—ability to navigate files, make edits, and export assets. We use Figma for digital asset creation more than UI web projects.
Strong attention to detail—pixel-perfect matters here.
A proactive, self-starting attitude—you follow up, check in, and ask the right questions without being asked. You flag when you're stuck and keep things moving.
Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously without losing track of anything.

Nice To Haves

Copywriting or content skills are a bonus, but not required.
Experience with PowerPoint template design.
Familiarity with project management tools like Basecamp.
Interest in public affairs, communications, or political strategy.

Responsibilities

Execute design production across client accounts — social graphics, presentation decks, digital assets, and print collateral.
Jump into existing Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign files to make edits, updates, and versioned exports.
Support the development and build-out of branded PowerPoint templates.
Manage and track your own workload—logging requests, updating statuses, and flagging blockers proactively.
Conduct light research as needed to support creative briefs and campaign concepts.
Collaborate closely with the Art Director and broader digital team on active accounts.