Graphic Designer Intern

Kimley-Horn • Charlotte, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you creative, resourceful, talented, and ready to get to work in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)? Do you like a fast-paced environment that rewards success? Join Kimley-Horn’s growing graphic design team for the Summer of 2026. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• In process of obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or similar by summer of 2027
• Proficient in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite (Kimley-Horn is a PC-based company)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude and a high sense of personal responsibility
• Flexibility to periodically work outside normal working hours and travel, as required for business needs
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle simultaneous, varied assignments while providing consistent quality and accuracy
• InDesign software for layout of complex documents
• Please submit a link to your online portfolio on your resume

Nice To Haves

• Video filming/editing and/or motion graphics
• Experience with Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects, 3DS Max, or Sketchup
• Web design experience – WordPress preferred with HTML / CSS knowledge

Responsibilities

• Design covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics for proposals and reports
• Create presentations and multimedia graphics
• Develop before-and-after photo simulations and aerial map exhibits
• Create unique brochures, print and digital brochures, and trade show graphics
• Eblast campaigns and social media graphics
• Large format printing and production
• Thrive as part of a large, creative, and specialized marketing team
• Interact with engineers, project managers, and technical staff
• Work within corporate and client branding guidelines

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees