Graphic Design Intern

New York Blood Center Inc • City of Rye, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to support our Corporate Communications and Public Affairs and Donor Engagement teams. This role is ideal for a design student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment. The intern will contribute to special projects, assist in building our graphic design asset library, support the rollout of our new graphic standards, and assist in the clean-up and organization of our SharePoint site.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• A current enrollee in a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong writing, editing, and visual communication skills with attention to grammar, tone, and clarity.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage files and assets efficiently.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and other digital collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating visually engaging content for internal communications or social media is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of video editing tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and organization of graphic design assets to support new brand standards.
• Create and refine PowerPoint templates for internal and external communications.
• Help reorganize and standardize file naming conventions within our SharePoint system.
• Collaborate on special design projects and campaigns as needed.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all visual materials.
• Edit and format internal documents and communications.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern