Intern - Graphic Design and Visual Communications
About The Position
LSG is seeking a creative, detail-oriented intern to gain hands-on experience in graphic design and visual communications. The intern will work directly with account teams to create visuals for client campaigns and develop a design portfolio. The internship program offers recent graduates and college seniors up to 40 hours per week of experience at the intersection of public policy, communications, brand, and advocacy. The spring internship runs from January 5 to May 14. Interns work in person at LSG’s downtown Washington, DC office. The role suits a collaborative team player with strong communication, design, and critical-thinking skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design work across digital and/or print media.
- Understanding of basic design principles, including typography, layout, color theory, and branding.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-starter willing to learn and take creative initiative.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and InDesign, and Canva.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Figma.
- Experience in motion graphics and/or video editing.
- Interest in public relations, communications, or social impact work.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing digital and print materials, including social media graphics, newsletters, reports, and presentations.
- Support development of visual assets for client campaigns, events, and public-facing materials.
- Help maintain brand consistency across internal and external communications.
- Collaborate with account teams to translate strategy and messaging into compelling visuals.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative concept development.
- Prepare and package files for production and vendor delivery.
- Coordinate design and delivery of quick-turnaround print materials.
- Edit and resize existing designs for different formats and platforms.
- Assist in maintaining the firm’s creative asset library and design templates.
- Stay up to date on design trends and contribute fresh ideas to the team.
- Provide general design support across client and internal projects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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