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Munchkin

Graphic Design Internship

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$20/hr

What You'll Do Munchkin's Graphic Design Internship Program is designed to provide hands-on ... Create visual assets (digital and print) and layouts * Prepare assets and graphics for a wide range ...

Munchkin

Graphic Design Internship

Van Nuys, CA

$20/hr

What You'll Do Munchkin's Graphic Design Internship Program is designed to provide hands-on ... Create visual assets (digital and print) and layouts * Prepare assets and graphics for a wide range ...

Deeplocal

Fall Design Intern

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19 - $29/hr

... visual effects is a big plus! All design internships are based in our studio in Pittsburgh, PA. Desired Skills * Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must * Proficient in a 3D ...

Deeplocal

Fall Design Intern

Pittsburgh, PA

$19 - $29/hr

... visual effects is a big plus! All design internships are based in our studio in Pittsburgh, PA. Desired Skills * Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must * Proficient in a 3D ...

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How much do visual design internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual design internship in the United States is $16.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects can I expect to work on during a Visual Design Internship, and how much creative input will I have?

As a Visual Design Intern, you'll typically assist with a variety of projects such as creating digital assets for social media, designing layouts for web pages, contributing to branding materials, and supporting the development of marketing collateral. Interns are often encouraged to share their ideas and may be given creative ownership over smaller projects or aspects of larger campaigns. While you'll collaborate closely with senior designers and marketing teams, you'll also have opportunities to present your concepts and receive constructive feedback, which helps hone your skills and build a strong portfolio.

What is the difference between Visual Design Internship vs Graphic Design Internship?

AspectVisual Design InternshipGraphic Design Internship
Required SkillsDesign software, creativity, visual communicationDesign software, creativity, branding, layout skills
Work EnvironmentCreative agencies, tech companies, marketing teamsAdvertising firms, publishing houses, corporate marketing
Industry UsageUsed across digital and print media, UI/UX focusPrimarily print and branding projects

Both internships involve visual communication skills and design software proficiency. Visual Design Internships often focus on digital media, UI/UX, and broader visual storytelling, while Graphic Design Internships tend to emphasize branding, print media, and layout design. The choice depends on your career interests in digital or print design.

What is a Visual Design Internship?

A Visual Design Internship is a temporary position, often for students or recent graduates, that provides hands-on experience in creating visual concepts for digital or print media. Interns typically assist with designing graphics, layouts, branding materials, and user interfaces under the guidance of senior designers. The role offers opportunities to build a professional portfolio, learn industry-standard tools, and understand real-world design workflows. It’s a valuable stepping stone for those pursuing a career in graphic or visual design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Visual Design Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visual Design Intern, you need a solid understanding of design principles, color theory, and typography, often demonstrated through a portfolio and coursework in graphic or visual design. Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with prototyping tools such as Figma or Sketch are typically expected. Strong attention to detail, creativity, openness to feedback, and effective communication make a candidate stand out. These skills ensure you can create visually compelling work that aligns with brand goals and collaborate effectively within design teams.
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Infographic showing various Visual Design Internship job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,957 per year, or $16.3 per hour.
Visual Design Intern (Fall 2026)

Visual Design Intern (Fall 2026)

Active Minds

Washington, DC • Remote

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Intern

Location: Remote (U.S. only). Applicants must be current college students or recent graduates residing in the United States.

About the Active Minds Internship Program

Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization changing the culture around mental health. Through our presence at more than 800 high school and college campuses, in corporate settings, and with a wide-reaching public audience, Active Minds is creating communities of support and saving lives. Founded in 2003 by Alison Malmon after the tragic suicide of her brother Brian, Active Minds is dedicated to supporting a new generation in ending the silence, helping to make mental health as highly valued as physical health. Through our many programs – including the emotionally gripping Send Silence Packing® traveling exhibit and our compelling Active Minds Speakers – we are changing culture and behaviors related to mental health across the country. 

Our internships are geared towards current college students and recent college graduates. As a small nonprofit, Active Minds relies on the help of our interns tremendously. They work directly on important initiatives and projects and assist staff on a variety of administrative tasks. Interns have the opportunity to do substantive work, gain experience in the nonprofit sector, and help change the culture around mental health. 
All Fall 2026 internships will be remote, with an anticipated start date of September 14th, 2026  and an anticipated end date of December 4th, 2026. We expect interns to work a minimum of 20 hours a week, set a consistent work schedule between 9:00am and 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday, and commit to staying on board for the entire semester. 
Active Minds pays interns $18 per hour

Visual Design Internship
As part of the Marketing and Communications team, interns will learn how the visual brand and design can support a nonprofit’s mission and can have a big impact. Because our mission is to empower young people to change the conversation about mental health, we deeply value our interns’ unique experiences, perspectives, creative ideas, and skills. 

Visual Design interns are passionate about visual design and eager about working in a collaborative, meaningful, and creative environment. We’ll work with you to create a semester that gives you experience and helps you understand your career goals better. You’ll expand your portfolio and gain industry exposure while also helping us to tackle all kinds of needs, both big and small, from opportunities like digital graphics to print collateral to video editing and more.

The Visual Design intern will be supervised by a member of Active Minds’ Visual Brand team and work on a wide array of projects, including: developing Active Minds visual design templates, development of new store products, graphics support for the blog and website, design projects for Programs and Development teams, support ongoing visual brand audit and video support (depending on interest and experience). 

Visual Design interns are valued members of the team who support the mission and vision of our work through a variety of projects in ways both big and small. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: We will not be considering any applications that do not include a portfolio/work samples. 

Qualifications 

  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop required; all others a bonus)
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys working proactively and thinking creatively
  • Accustomed to working on multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneously
  • Comfortable taking both individual initiative and working collaboratively
  • Ability to communicate effectively and interest in engaging with diverse team members and perspectives
  • Stickler for details and quality 

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • All applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university
  • All applicants must be able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding 
  • All applicants must be able to complete the entirety of the internship program during the listed dates in the job description 

Application Process
The application cycle for the Fall 2026 Internship Program will be open from Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 through Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. When completing the application, please thoughtfully answer each application question in complete and authentic sentences as we thoroughly review every applicant.

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by late July-early August 2026 regarding scheduling next steps. We value the time that applicants put into completing their applications, but due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide responses to phone calls or emails regarding application status.

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