Graphic Designer Intern

4w4 weeks ago

AccuWeather

New York City, US · Internship · $34,000 – $40,000

About this role

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Intern Graphic Designer to support our design and marketing team. This internship offers hands-on experience working on real-world projects while learning industry-standard tools, workflows, and creative best practices. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, visually curious, and excited to build their portfolio in a collaborative environment.

The intern will assist in creating visual assets for digital and print platforms, including social media graphics, presentations, ads, emails, and marketing collateral. They will help maintain brand consistency across all materials and prepare files for production based on feedback.

Interns collaborate with designers, marketers, and other team members on concepts and executions. They organize and manage design assets and files while staying up to date on design trends and visual inspiration. AccuWeather is recognized as the most accurate weather source, providing a real-world setting for creative work.

Interns gain real-world design experience with meaningful projects, building portfolio-ready work with professional mentorship. They receive exposure to creative workflows and brand development, with potential for future full-time or freelance consideration in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Figma is a plus
Strong visual sense, typography awareness, and attention to detail
Ability to take direction and apply feedback effectively
Good time management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Motion graphics or video editing experience (After Effects, Premiere Pro) - preferred
Illustration or photography skills - preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in creating visual assets for digital and print platforms
Support design projects including social media graphics, presentations, ads, emails, and marketing collateral
Help maintain brand consistency across all creative materials
Collaborate with designers, marketers, and other team members on concepts and executions
Prepare files for production and assist with revisions based on feedback
Organize and manage design assets and files
Stay up to date on design trends and visual inspiration