Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Design intern, you will support XQ’s Product and Creative team in producing campaign assets and brand visuals. You will collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to create compelling visuals that connect audiences to XQ’s work.

Responsibilities

• Support XQ's Product and Creative team in producing campaign assets, digital toolkits, and brand visuals that inspire students and educators.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of XQ's brand and design system, ensuring consistency across print, web, and social channels.
• Create layouts, infographics, and visual storytelling assets for campaigns, events, and reports.
• Assist with concepting and developing creative directions for new initiatives from moodboards to final deliverables.
• Prepare production-ready assets and templates for internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to bring ideas to life across multiple platforms.
• Support the creation of short-form videos or animated content for campaigns, product launches, and social media channels.

Requirements

• Rising undergraduate junior, senior, or recent 2026 graduate, preferably pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showing an understanding of composition, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Interest in branding, design systems, and creative storytelling for social impact.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Collaborative spirit with curiosity to learn and take creative feedback.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Key Skills

• Graphic design
• Visual communication
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Branding
• Design systems
• Creative storytelling

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Lunch allowance
• Commuter allowance
• Travel and housing allowances as needed