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Graphic Design Intern

Job Title:  Graphic Design Intern
Employment Type:  10–15 hours/week internship lasting through the 2025-26 Academic Year
Experience Level:  Entry-Level
Schedule:  Must be available Monday–Friday, between 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with at 
least 4 hours on-site each week
Reports to:  Alexandra Céspedes-Kent, Communications & Marketing Director
Hourly Wage:  $20
 

Internship Overview

Voler Strategic Advisors, a dynamic and fast-paced public relations firm, is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join our creative team. This hybrid position offers hands-on experience in graphic design while collaborating with multiple departments, including writing, video production, and government relations.

As our Graphic Design Intern, you will:

  • Refresh and update existing designs.
  • Create original marketing and advertising materials, such as newspaper and digital ads, social media posts, publications, brochures, flyers, and more.
  • Contribute creative support to projects that make a meaningful impact for our clients, a mix of institutions across the government, education, business, and non-profit sectors.

This internship is ideal for a motivated student looking to build a professional portfolio in a collaborative, multicultural environment. Many of our projects serve bilingual audiences in Spanish, Vietnamese, and English.


Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Production

  • Develop branded visual assets for client campaigns and company projects.
  • Assist with photo editing, layout design, and print/digital collateral. 
  • Maintain organized file management and archiving.

Workshops & Learning

  • Participate in virtual workshops led by Voler team members.
  • Apply training from sessions on branding, social media, motion graphics, graphic design, marketing strategies, etc.

Content Development

  • Draft and design social media content.
  • Proofread materials for clarity, tone, and consistency.
  • Support creative storytelling across multimedia platforms.Collaboration & Support
  • Attend team meetings, planning sessions, and occasional photo/video shoots.
  • Assist staff with file organization and project coordination.
  • Contribute to both administrative and creative tasks across departments.

Professional Development

  • Strengthen communication and collaboration skills in a professional environment.
  • Network with colleagues and participate in occasional community or industry events.
  • Gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced, client-focused agency.
  • Learn to blend photography, animation, imagery, text, and multimedia elements to create high-impact designs.  
  • Develop brand experience.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Graphic Design, Communications, Visual Arts, Journalism/New Media, Arts, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva. Familiarity with CapCut Pro a plus.
  • Creativity, attention to detail, and technical design skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities (bilingual proficiency a plus).
  • Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable collaborating with a diverse team in both on-site and remote settings.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and short portfolio to alexandra@volersa.com   by September 30, 2025, and use the subject line 25-26 Graphic Design Internship.