Graphic Design & Creative Ops Intern: Asset Mgmt

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid internship

Job summary

AARP is seeking a Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern to support design, production, and digital asset management across print and digital communications. You’ll adapt templates, maintain brand standards, and prepare production-ready files in a fast-paced environment.

This paid internship starts Fall 2026 and may extend for an additional semester, with Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays within the United States. Remote work is within US territories.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
• Pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communications, communications, or a related field
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, is preferred
• Basic understanding of graphic design, layout, typography, and visual communication principles
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Interest in digital asset management, creative production, and brand communications, with a willingness to learn new tools and processes

Responsibilities

• Support the adaptation and editing of existing print and digital templates, including updating copy, layouts, photography, and other visual assets
• Assist with the production of advertisements, brochures, reports, digital banners, promotional materials, signage, templates, and other branded communications
• Prepare, organize, and quality-check files for digital and print production
• Apply AARP brand and editorial standards to assigned projects and help ensure accuracy and consistency
• Support the organization and maintenance of digital assets, including Getty and locally produced photography
• Assist with adding and maintaining metadata, keywords, and asset collections to improve the searchability and accessibility of digital assets
• Help organize, upload, and maintain creative assets within digital asset management and other Creative Services platforms
• Support the team with asset searches, image downloads, file organization, and other creative production needs

Skills

Graphic design

Layout

Typography

Brand communications

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Digital asset management

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

Graphic design-related degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

AARP is seeking a Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern to support design, production, and digital asset management across print and digital communications. You’ll adapt templates, maintain brand standards, and prepare production-ready files in a fast-paced environment.

This paid internship starts Fall 2026 and may extend for an additional semester, with Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays within the United States. Remote work is within US territories.