Brand Design & Asset Ops Intern (Hybrid/Remote)

AARP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AARP is seeking a Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern to support the development and production of print and digital communications. You will adapt templates, prepare production-ready files, and help manage digital assets under brand standards.

This paid internship starts in Fall 2026 and may extend for an additional semester. You’ll work with Creative Services staff and internal partners in a fast-paced environment, gaining hands-on experience in design, production, and digital asset

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program and remain enrolled throughout the internship.
• Pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and edit existing print and digital templates, updating copy, layouts, photography, and visual assets.
• Produce advertisements, brochures, reports, banners, and other branded communications.
• Prepare, organize, and quality-check files for digital and print production.
• Apply brand/editorial standards to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Organize and maintain digital assets, including Getty and local photography.
• Add metadata, keywords, and asset collections to improve searchability.
• Upload and manage creative assets within digital asset management systems.
• Assist the team with asset searches, downloads, and other production needs.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Attention to detail

Organization

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Collaborative mindset

Education

Pursuing a degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

AARP is seeking a Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern to support the development and production of print and digital communications. You will adapt templates, prepare production-ready files, and help manage digital assets under brand standards.

This paid internship starts in Fall 2026 and may extend for an additional semester. You’ll work with Creative Services staff and internal partners in a fast-paced environment, gaining hands-on experience in design, production, and digital asset