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Jolkona

Graphic Design Intern/Volunteer

Seattle, WA

$17 - $22.75/hr

Currently pursing or recently graduated with a degree in graphic design, visual design, art. Additional Information This is an unpaid internship. Time Commitment: Must be available February - May. 15 ...

Ottawa Infotainment

UI/UX Design Intern

Detroit, MI · On-site

This is not a traditional internship. Youll work directly alongside experienced automotive HMI ... This role is ideal for someone passionate about mobility, interaction design, visual storytelling ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Seattle, WA · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

Niural Inc

Product Design intern

New York, NY · On-site

This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years of prior design experience (through internships ... Contribute to maintaining and improving Niural's design systems for visual and UX consistency.

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Portland, OR · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Boston, MA · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

New York, NY · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Chicago, IL · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Denver, CO · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Austin, TX · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

PRECEPT BRANDS LLC

Graphic Design Intern

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $23.30/hr

Primary Responsibilities Graphic design interns assist in developing marketing collateral, packaging, and visual assets that support brand storytelling across Precept's portfolio. This role requires ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$122K - $220K/yr

Design Engineers set the bar for visual design in our app and continually improve it, pushing its ... You have 2+ years of continuous experience (e.g., internships don't count) as an Engineer or a ...

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How much do visual design internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 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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Graphic Design Intern/Volunteer

Graphic Design Intern/Volunteer

Jolkona

Seattle, WA

$17 - $22.75/hr

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Company Description

Jolkona is a nonprofit that brings high potential social entrepreneurs from emerging countries to Seattle for an intensive 3-week mentor-driven accelerator. These entrepreneurs are solving some of the most challenging societal issues in their communities. Our mentors include some of Seattle's best startup talent who prepare these founders to scale and engage with investors at home & abroad.

Seattle is one of the most vibrant and welcoming startup hubs in the U.S. and has a rich history of innovation and invention. Jolkona seeks to position Seattle as a city that fosters the global entrepreneurial spirit. We're building a network of mentors, business leaders and thought leaders who are creating and energizing communities of change makers around the world.

Job Description

Program Catalyst is an accelerator for international social ventures. This intensive program brings social entrepreneurs from developing countries to Seattle, where they can hone their business plans, gain valuable insights, and connect with prospective investors and funders. Jolkona is looking for a graphic designer to make our online and print efforts more, well, visual. You will help design print and web collateral for Jolkona's Program Catalyst Cohort program and other marketing activities. We offer a fun, collaborative environment and an opportunity to make an impact!

Essential Functions:

Program Catalyst constitutes of several workshops, site visits and social events. Visit here to learn more about the program: http://jolkona.org/catalyst. Listed below are the essential functions:

  • Work with the team to execute on Jolkona's various design needs. Some examples of projects include: catering to the design needs of Catalyst program, Jolkona Twitter background, marketing collateral, and campaign logos.
  • Collaborate with the team to design Jolkona's media kit.
  • Drive concept development and design of Jolkona's branding standards guide.
  • Other design projects as assigned.
Qualifications

This is an unpaid internship.

  • Working knowledge of industry standard design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).

  • Strong sense of design, typography, and layout skills

  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Currently pursing or recently graduated with a degree in graphic design, visual design, art.
Additional Information

This is an unpaid internship.

Time Commitment:

Must be available February - May.
15-20 hours/week
Benefits:

Exposure to the start-up nonprofit world.
Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of tasks.
Referrals on LinkedIn.
Ability to build on your portfolio.
Work with a team of passionate young professionals dedicated to changing the world.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit the following:

  • Resume
  • Link to portfolio.

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