Experiential Graphic Design Intern | Summer 2026

DLR Group • Charlotte, NC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place. We have an opening for an Experiential Graphic Designer Summer Intern. This summer internship is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is not a remote position. About EPX at DLR Group Each person who works at DLR Group has a design voice, and we can't wait to help you define and amplify yours. Whether it's through a design charrette, a client meeting, an internal project review, or working through a project detail, you'll learn the process of designing graphics for the built environment, while being part of something larger than yourself. You will gain experience on projects large and small, in various phases of their lifecycle. We also hope to give you experiences outside of the typical internship in your discipline - from helping on a business development or marketing pursuit, planning an event for your office, or sharing your ideas on what the future of design services looks like. Position Summary As a DLR Group Summer Intern, you will be an important part of our integrated design team and will help produce graphic design for commercial, educational, and municipal buildings of all sizes and complexities. Our Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time opportunity running from May through August. We expect interns to participate throughout the duration of the program. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow, learn and contribute your design voice to our brand promise of Elevating the Human Experience. You can check out a sampling of our work at https://www.behance.net/DLRGroup

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Graphic Design degree program
• Completed 3 years of design education prior to the start of the internship
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Strong illustration skills required for the role
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office or other design software
• Excellent visual, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Previous internship/graphic design experience
• Experience with Mural (visual collaboration software)
• TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO, PREFERABLY IN PDF FORMAT

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other design team members in the integrated design process for various projects
• Develop proficiency in primary design tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, and proprietary DLR Group design tools and methods
• Create presentation materials to support design efforts
• Support project pursuits and contribute to business development opportunities
• Engage in project and site meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination
• Explore and gain a deeper understanding of construction documentation and processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees