LSG , an impact agency specializing in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs, seeks a creative, detail-oriented intern looking to gain hands-on experience in graphic design and visual communications. You'll work directly with our account teams to bring client campaigns to life through compelling visuals while developing your portfolio.

Our internship program offers recent graduates and college senior students up to 40 hours a week of hands-on experience working at the nexus of public policy, communications, brand, and advocacy.

Interns work in person at our downtown DC office. The summer internship program will run from May 26 to August 7.

We're looking for team players with strong communication, design, and critical thinking skills who can thrive in our fast-paced, collaborative environment.

****Responsibilities

• Assist in designing digital and print materials, including social media graphics, newsletters, reports, and presentations
• Support the development of visual assets for client campaigns, events, and public-facing materials
• Help maintain brand consistency across all internal and external communications
• Collaborate with account teams to translate strategy and messaging into compelling visuals
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative concept development
• Prepare and packaged files for production and vendor delivery
• Coordinate design and delivery of quick turnaround print materials
• Edit and resize existing designs for various formats and platforms
• Assist in maintaining the firm's creative asset library and design templates
• Stay up-to-date on design trends and contribute fresh ideas to the team
• Provide general design support as needed across client and internal projects

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field

• Strong portfolio showcasing design work across digital and/or print media

• Understanding of basic design principles: typography, layout, color theory, and branding

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and take creative initiative

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and InDesign) and Canva; familiarity with Figma is a plus

• Experience in motion graphics and/or video editing is a plus

• Interest in public relations, communications, or social impact work is a bonus

About LSG

We work with corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits to change hearts and minds, move public opinion, and help brands connect to the public conscience in a rapidly changing environment. Our experts in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs help solve the most complex communications challenges. With practices in strategic insights, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and community marketing, we are leaders in engaging diverse audiences in the U.S. and around the world to drive results and deliver impact. Founded in 2008, LSG is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Louisiana and New York.

Learn more at teamlsg.com.

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LSG is committed to attracting and hiring a diverse staff, one that honors employees' experience, perspectives, and unique identity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.