Graphic Design and Visual Communications Intern

About the role

LSG, an impact agency focused on brand building, corporate reputation management and public affairs, is seeking a creative, detail-oriented intern in graphic design and visual communications. The internship runs from January 5 to May 14, offering recent graduates and college seniors up to 40 hours per week of hands-on experience working with account teams on client campaigns. It is based in person at the downtown DC office.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in designing digital and print materials such as social media graphics, newsletters, reports and presentations.
• Support the creation of visual assets for client campaigns, events and public-facing materials.
• Maintain brand consistency across internal and external communications.
• Work with account teams to turn strategy and messaging into compelling visuals.
• Take part in brainstorming and creative concept development.
• Prepare and package files for production and vendor delivery, and coordinate quick-turnaround print materials.
• Edit and resize existing designs for different formats and platforms.
• Help maintain the creative asset library and design templates, and stay up to date on design trends.

Required profile

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field.
• Portfolio showing design work across digital and/or print media.
• Understanding of typography, layout, color theory and branding.
• Attention to detail, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a self-starting attitude.

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and InDesign) and Canva.
• Familiarity with Figma is a plus.
• Experience in motion graphics and video editing, and interest in public relations, communications or social impact work, are bonuses.

The pay is $23+ per hour.