Graphic Design & Technical Communications Intern - Summer 2027

STR • Woburn, MA

2d • $25 - $54

About The Position

STR is seeking a creative, detail-oriented intern to support visual communications for engineering and technical projects. The role focuses on designing and refining PowerPoint presentations that help engineers and researchers communicate complex concepts clearly. The intern will work with technical subject matter experts to understand their work and turn sophisticated information into accessible, accurate, and visually engaging materials.

The position also supports corporate branding and visual consistency across presentations, internal communications, signage, and other materials. The intern will help create and maintain branded templates and reusable assets, prepare files for digital and print use, and refine PowerPoint and Word templates. Successful candidates are curious, collaborative visual problem-solvers who can balance technical accuracy with clarity and manage assignments and deadlines in a collaborative environment.

This is a summer 2027 internship. STR describes its work as advanced research and development in defense, intelligence, and national security, including cyber, sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence. Positions require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy applicable export-control and other legal requirements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to the nature of STR's work and applicable regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including slide layouts, visual composition, charts, shapes, and presentation formatting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and document formatting.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong visual communication skills, including typography, layout, information hierarchy, and composition.
• Ability to organize complex information and communicate it visually.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to engage with unfamiliar engineering, scientific, or technical subject matter.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with people who may not have a design background.
• Attention to detail and ability to apply brand standards consistently.
• A portfolio demonstrating graphic design, presentation design, information visualization, or related work.
• Willingness to ask thoughtful questions and learn unfamiliar technical concepts.
• Ability to balance technical accuracy with visual clarity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or modifying PowerPoint templates, Slide Masters, custom layouts, and themes.
• Experience creating or maintaining Microsoft Word templates, including styles, themes, headers, footers, and document formatting standards.
• Experience designing presentations for professional, academic, or research audiences.
• Understanding of corporate brand identity systems and visual style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine professional PowerPoint presentations for technical, engineering, research, and business audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear visual representations.
• Create diagrams, illustrations, infographics, and other visual elements that accurately communicate technical information.
• Transform dense text, data, and conceptual descriptions into well-organized, visually compelling slides.
• Improve existing presentations for clarity, readability, visual consistency, and effectiveness.
• Ensure presentation materials follow STR's visual identity and brand standards.
• Develop graphics and visual assets for internal communications, signage, and corporate branding initiatives.
• Support the creation and maintenance of branded templates and reusable design assets.
• Apply consistent typography, color palettes, layouts, and visual styles across materials.
• Assist in updating and refining presentation and document templates in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Prepare graphics and design files for digital and print applications.
• Work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff to understand the purpose, context, and key messages of their work.
• Present design ideas, incorporate feedback, and iteratively refine visual materials.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Free housing for interns at the Massachusetts site, or bonuses at other sites.
• Flexible working hours.
• Summer activities both in and outside the office.
• Hands-on experience communicating advanced engineering and scientific concepts through visual design.
• Opportunities to collaborate directly with engineers, scientists, and technical professionals.
• Experience developing presentation materials for technical and professional audiences.
• Practical exposure to corporate branding, presentation standards, and document template development.
• Portfolio-worthy experience in technical communication, information design, and visual storytelling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed