Intern - Graphic Design and Visual Communications

LSG•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LSG, an impact agency specializing in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs, seeks 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 bring client campaigns to life through compelling visuals while developing their portfolio. The internship offers recent graduates and college senior students up to 40 hours per week of practical experience at the intersection of public policy, communications, brand, and advocacy. Interns work in person at LSG’s downtown Washington, DC office. The spring program runs from January 5 to May 14. LSG works with corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits to influence public opinion and help brands connect with the public conscience. Its practices include strategic insights, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and community marketing. LSG is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Louisiana, and New York. The company states that it is committed to a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on protected grounds.

Requirements

Be pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
Provide a strong portfolio showcasing design work across digital and/or print media.
Understand basic design principles, including typography, layout, color theory, and branding.
Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Have strong communication and collaboration skills.
Be a self-starter willing to learn and take creative initiative.
Be proficient 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

Design digital and print materials, including social media graphics, newsletters, reports, and presentations.
Support the 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 the design and delivery of quick-turnaround print materials.
Edit and resize existing designs for different formats and platforms.
Help maintain the firm’s creative asset library and design templates.
Stay up to date on design trends and contribute ideas to the team.
Provide general design support across client and internal projects.