Program Assistant/Graphic Design Intern

State of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit Department of Insurance, SC - Official Website | Official Website This position is located in the Consumer and External Affairs Division's Office of Public Information. Working closely with the Office of Public Information, the intern helps translate complex insurance topics into easy-to-understand graphics that enhance communication, strengthen public engagement, and reflect the Department's brand. The Graphic Design Intern provides creative support to the South Carolina Department of Insurance by:

Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant graphic design experience.
Knowledge of graphic design principles, including layout, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy.
Working understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and/or comparable design tools (Canva, Figma, etc.).
Knowledge of how to prepare graphics for both digital and print formats.
Familiarity with creating content for social media platforms, websites, and public-facing outreach materials.
Basic understanding of branding standards and how to maintain visual consistency across materials.
Awareness of accessibility best practices for digital communications (alt text, color contrast, readability).
Knowledge of file organization, exporting, and formatting processes (PDFs, PNGs, vectors, etc.).

Responsibilities

Assisting in the creation and development of high-quality visual content, such as brochures, advertisements, social media graphics and other collateral, for print and digital platforms.
Assisting with communication projects that provide information on the services, programs, and duties of our agency.
Working closely with the communications area to understand design needs and deliver assets on time.
Ensuring that all designs are consistent with the Department's branding and style.
Helping design presentations and reports as needed.
Managing and organizing design files.