Graphic Design Intern

Reingold, Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reingold, a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA, seeks a curious, craft-conscious graphic design intern to contribute to live client projects across brand identities, campaign materials, presentation systems, and more. You will collaborate across departments, bring your perspective, and grow within a firm doing meaningful work.

The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) with an in-office requirement in Alexandria, VA, starting Jan 7, 2027, through May 28, 2027, at an

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) are essential; Figma proficiency is a plus; familiarity with After Effects or motion basics is a bonus.
• Take initiative, communicate clearly, receive feedback with an open mind, and bring your creative voice to every project.
• Curiosity about where design is heading and openness to AI-assisted creative platforms (e.g., Claude).
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Close attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Designing campaign assets
• Developing brand identities and visual systems
• Building presentation decks and templates
• Supporting motion graphics and video production
• Applying your human touch through illustration or bespoke visual approaches
• Contributing to AI-assisted creative workflows

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Curiosity about AI tools

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

After Effects

Job description

About Reingold

Reingold is a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA. For more than 40 years,we’vebeen driven by a simple mission: to help organizations –– whether in the government, nonprofit, or business sector –– as they strive to make the world a better place. We hire top-notch talent to develop and launch compelling, inventive communications campaigns,leveragingthe latest technology and digital media strategies that enable our clients to meet their audiences where they are.

That's where you come in. We’re looking for a curious, craft-conscious designer who wants to do real work on causes that matter. As a graphic design intern, you’ll contribute to live client projects across a wide range of areas, including brand identities, campaign materials, presentation systems, digital content, and more.

You’ll collaborate across departments, bring curiosity to every brief, and contribute your perspective to a team that genuinely values it. If you’re someone who asks questions, cares about the effect your work has on an audience, and wants to grow inside a firm doing meaningful work, you’ll fit right in.

Internships at Reingold are full-time (40 hours) during the standard workweek and pay an hourly rate of $20. The internship class begins on Thursday, January 7, 2027, and runs through Friday, May 28, 2027. Core hours during the internship are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. This internship requires five in-office days (Monday – Friday) at our office in Alexandria, Virginia.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Designing campaign assets
• Developing brand identities and visual systems
• Building presentation decks and templates
• Supporting motion graphics and video production
• Applying your human touch through illustration or bespoke visual approaches
• Contributing to AI-assisted creative workflows

A Reingold intern must:

• Possess an associate or bachelor’s degree, preferably in graphic design or another design discipline, marketing, or communications.
• Have strong fundamentals in the Adobe Creative Suite — InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop — are essential. Figma proficiency is a plus, and any familiarity with After Effects or motion basics is a bonus.
• Take initiative, communicate clearly, receive feedback with an open mind, and bring their creative voice to every project.
• Possess curiosity about where design is heading will serve you well here. Our tech stack keeps evolving alongside AI, and we want team members who are excited to explore Claude and other AI-assisted creative platforms, whether you’re already fluent or eager to learn.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• and the willingness to listen as well as share.
• A collaborative spirit and the willingness to pitch in wherever the team needs a hand.
• Have close attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work that makes a real difference for our clients

Reingold is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for individuals of all abilities. If you require assistance or need accommodation at any stage of the application process because of a disability or medical condition, please feel free to email [e-mail] or contact a member of the People & Experience team at 202-333-0400.

Reingold has a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. For access to the full policy, which is part of the Reingold Employee Handbook, email [e-mail]. Reingold ensures a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for its employees and others. All applicants are advised that full compliance with this policy is a condition of employment at Reingold.

Applicants must have authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or to take over sponsorship of an employment visa. U.S. citizenship may be required for future project assignments that involve access to classified information. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required.

Reingold is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all interested individuals including veterans and persons with disabilities.