Graphic Design Intern
About The Position
The Graphic Design Intern joins the LCS marketing team for a paid, full-time, 12-week summer internship running from May through August, working 40 hours per week. The intern creates materials for real audiences and contributes to brand campaigns, business development materials, digital communications, and internal marketing projects, gaining experience across the creative process from concept development through final production. The program provides broad exposure to the organization and its operations and concludes with a presentation to the senior leadership team about project outcomes and the internship experience. The intern supports print, digital, and presentation design; develops graphics and marketing materials; prepares digital imagery; and helps create concepts and creative directions. The role also includes designing, developing, and testing responsive HTML email campaigns, translating approved designs into email-friendly layouts with HTML and CSS, and checking emails across devices. The intern manages projects, presents ideas, incorporates feedback and brand standards, prepares production-ready files, conducts quality-control reviews, and collaborates with writers, marketers, and other internal partners.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication design, marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field/major.
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing.
- Graphic or digital design experience gained through coursework, employment, freelance work, or a previous internship.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
- High level of competency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, and brand consistency.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to accept feedback, follow art direction, and revise work thoughtfully.
- A portfolio demonstrating design thinking and proficiency across relevant applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HTML and CSS, particularly for email design.
- Familiarity with motion design or Adobe After Effects.
- Familiarity with accessible and responsive design principles.
Responsibilities
- Support the marketing team with print, digital, and presentation design projects.
- Design graphics, presentations, guides, and marketing materials.
- Contribute to brand campaigns and new-business initiatives.
- Prepare and optimize digital imagery for web, email, and responsive applications.
- Help develop concepts, mood boards, and creative directions.
- Manage multiple projects from initial concept through final production.
- Present concepts and creative ideas to the marketing team.
- Incorporate feedback and follow established brand standards.
- Prepare production-ready files and conduct quality-control reviews.
- Collaborate with writers, marketers, and other internal partners.
- Support the design, development, and testing of responsive HTML email campaigns.
- Help translate approved designs into email-friendly layouts using HTML and CSS.
- Review emails for visual consistency, usability, and responsiveness across devices.
- Present project outcomes and the internship experience to the senior leadership team at the end of the program.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Competitive hourly rate of $22.50 per hour.
- Hands-on experience in a professional environment.
- Mentorship and exposure to senior leadership.
- Opportunities for networking and career development.
- Meaningful project work that makes an impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
