Graphic Design Intern

About the Role

• Interns at Rocket gain hands-on experience and become valuable team members.
• This is a year-long internship pilot, running winter through fall 2027 (January to December 2027).
• You will create visual content for the Talent Partnerships and Programs Team, including PowerPoint decks, logos, event signage, and communications designs.
• You will work with stakeholders and build a portfolio of work used across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn about the business by attending meetings, huddles, and trainings.
• Share creative ideas to improve the business.
• Design and produce PowerPoint decks, including templates and presentation graphics.
• Create logos and visual identities for Programs and Partnerships.
• Design event signage, such as banners, displays, and wayfinding, and prepare print-ready files.
• Develop communications designs, such as emails, social posts, flyers, and one-pagers.
• Ensure all work is consistent with brand guidelines.
• Design GIFs and animated graphics that support storytelling in presentations (preferred).
• Manage multiple design requests, meet deadlines, and track project status.
• Work with team members and partners to gather requirements, take feedback, and revise designs.
• Organize and maintain design files, templates, and asset libraries.
• Participate in the year-long internship pilot, including check-ins and feedback.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Available to start in winter 2027 and commit through fall 2027 (at least three consecutive terms).
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong PowerPoint design skills, including building polished, on-brand decks and templates.
• Portfolio showing logo design, presentation or slide design, and print or event materials such as signage.
• Understanding of layout and brand consistency.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple requests.
• Clear communication, and openness to feedback and revisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Motion graphics experience, such as GIFs, animated graphics, or short animations for presentations (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, Lottie, or similar).
• Storytelling or data-visualization skills.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines.
• Experience designing event materials such as signage, banners, wayfinding, name badges, handouts, and other attendee-facing collateral, with an understanding of print production best practices.