Summer 2026 - Graphic Design Intern

SAS • Cary HQ, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nice to meet you! We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more. What you’ll do Looking for that internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer. Brand Marketing and Creative (BMC) includes a team of designers who support company-wide campaigns and events from concept through execution. As designers within BMC, we serve as brand ambassadors, developing high-performing, data-informed creative that improves engagement and contributes to measurable customer experience outcomes. Our work elevates brand consistency and visual impact across all assets and departments, helping ignite our existing audience while building recognition with new ones. We balance creativity with efficiency, contributing to a best-in-class B2B marketing organization. As an intern, you might: Collaborate with other designers, writers and marketers to develop concepts and campaigns to elevate awareness of our flagship product, Viya. Explore and share ideas for boosting event registration and onsite engagement through enhanced visual and user experiences. Explore and share ideas to boost efficiency within our team. Create unique print and digital graphics to support the event. Compose compelling social media visuals that amplify our brand.

Requirements

• You are an undergraduate student studying Graphic Design; not graduating prior to December 202 6 .
• You’ve acquired a solid foundation of graphic design principles and have a growing portfolio that demonstrates your experience designing for print and digital environments.
• You possess an advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• You enjoy collaboration but can effectively work independently when objectives and goals have been clearly defined.
• Your superior organization and communication skills empower you to meet deadlines and express creative ideas with confidence.
• You are detail-driven and have a penchant for precision.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities.
• Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology

Nice To Haves

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to prepare large-format graphics for printing and have a clear grasp of the color space and resolution needs for different types of projects.
• Experience with developing original graphics, compositions and templates while adhering to existing brand guidelines.
• Experienced or interested in exploring the use of short animation or micro interactions in social media and digital work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other designers, writers and marketers to develop concepts and campaigns to elevate awareness of our flagship product, Viya.
• Explore and share ideas for boosting event registration and onsite engagement through enhanced visual and user experiences.
• Explore and share ideas to boost efficiency within our team.
• Create unique print and digital graphics to support the event.
• Compose compelling social media visuals that amplify our brand.

Benefits

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed