2022 Graphic Design Internship
2022 Graphic Design Internship (Part-Time)
The graphic design intern supports the Graphic Design team that works with internal clients to communicate across a wide variety of media. The Graphic Design Intern will develop creative solutions that maintain the Mount Vernon brand through visual storytelling.
This internship is up to 150 hours/semester, with no more than 20 hours/week. This is a paid, hybrid (in-person & remote) internship. Salary is $13/per hour. Target start date is January 31, 2022.
Responsibilities:
The graphic design intern will be responsible for assisting the graphic design team on print and digital projects to achieve company goals. Typical projects include publication production, print and digital advertising, brochures, event collateral, product, website development, and signs. Interns have the opportunity to develop valuable skills while making real contributions to Mount Vernon’s goals and objectives.
What you will learn:
Real world experience with mentoring on:
- Developing creative, clear, engaging and on-brand designs, keeping business goals and objectives in mind.
- Building effective creative campaigns.
- Application of specialty print processes and packaging art files for commercial printers.
- Interfacing and presenting to stakeholders with designs and concepts.
Qualifications:
- College major or recent graduate in graphic design, media or a related visual arts field.
- Solid understanding of design principles and best practices across digital and print.
- Strong InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills.
- Basic understanding of print processes.
- Digital photography skills are a plus.
- Interest in early American history is a plus.
How to Apply:
The application deadline is January 7, 2022
Since an internship is meant as a learning experience rather than a job, cover letters should focus on how this internship would help you in your career development, rather than your qualifications. Specifically, please emphasize:
- Why are you interested in this particular Internship?
- How will this Internship contribute to your long-term career goals?
- How will this Internship fill gaps in your resume—how it will complement previous experience and education?
Applicants should submit 3-5 design samples with their applications. Please also provide a link to your portfolio if you have one.
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.