Graphic Design Summer 2026 Intern - Fire Safety Research Institute

UL Research Institutes • Columbia, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Design Intern at UL Research Institutes. This will be a hybrid opportunity based in our Columbia, Maryland office. The Graphic Design Intern works with the Senior Multimedia Graphic Designer and other digital content creators within FSRI to create impactful fire safety promotional and educational visual content to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. UL Research Institutes: At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Fire Safety teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put it into practice. Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes, we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance UL’s public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach, and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we share with stakeholders the information, tools, and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property. To learn more, visit FSRI.org.

Requirements

• Familiarity with design software and technologies, including the Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Strong creative problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in graphic design or a related field (Recent graduates may also be considered.)
• Strong interest in the non-profit sector and research related to safety, social or environmental issues.
• Proficiency with graphic content creation tools to create, design, develop, and deliver graphic designs, and the ability to learn new software applications is must.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar programs required.

Nice To Haves

• Animation and/or photography experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and execution of print and multimedia deliverables that engage, inform, and educate.
• Assist in the design of publications, newsletters, social media posts, infographics, and charts, as well as editing photographs, and creating PowerPoints to support the needs of the organization.
• Support the creation of reports, presentations, and visualizations summarizing research findings.
• Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
• Work closely with the amplification and research teams to gather information, share insights, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Help maintain and update a library of Brand Assets
• Perform other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees