Graphic Design Intern

Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc. in Center City, Philadelphia, seeks a Graphic Design Intern (paid or college credit) to join our marketing team. This in-office role requires 16-24 hours weekly, 2-3 days, with Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday availability.

You will create print and digital materials, support motion graphics, collaborate across teams, and grow your portfolio while learning the design lifecycle from concept to final execution.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or current student in a Graphic Design degree program.
• Based in the Philadelphia area or within commuting distance.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, visual identities, and print/digital execution.
• Expert typography principles and execution.
• Execution: take projects from concept to final design.
• Excellent communication to present design intent and receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create print and digital assets for social, internal comms, branding, and swag.
• Assist motion graphics/video team with graphic elements for video content.
• Participate in brainstorming, meetings, and pitches.
• Preflight final files and prepare print/vendor documentation.
• Archive multimedia assets for easy future use.

Education

Graphic Design degree program

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Figma

UX/UI knowledge

Job description

Graphic Design Intern (Paid or College Credit)

Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc.

Compensation: Paid or College Credit Only

Location: Center City, Philadelphia, PA (In-Office 2-3 days a week, 16-24 hours/week) - Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Opportunity Summary

We are looking for a passionate and driven Graphic Design Intern to join our staff in Center City, Philadelphia. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience working within a large, established law firm where design plays a critical role in all facets of our marketing, communications, and lead generation.

As an intern at Pond Lehocky, you will get the chance to:

Grow through guided mentorship and real-world project involvement.

Learn the design business lifecycle, from concept and pitch to vendor preflight and final execution.

Significantly grow your professional portfolio and network.

Necessary Skills (Required Proficiency)

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Proficient in Microsoft Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

Nice to Have Skills

Figma Knowledge

Basic understanding of web design principles (UX/UI).

Core Responsibilities

The intern will be a key contributor across both digital and print mediums, working closely with the in-house marketing teams (Social, Video, SEO, Paid-Per-Click, Content Strategy, Events, Legal, and More):

• Asset Creation: Develop compelling print and digital material, including social media advertisements, internal communications, photo editing, firm branding, and promotional swag.
• Multimedia Support: Assist the motion graphics/video team with developing necessary graphic elements and overlays for video content.
• Collaboration & Ideation: Participate actively in brainstorming sessions, creative meetings, and concept pitches.
• Production: Preflight final files accurately and prepare documentation for external print and merchandise vendors.
• Archiving: Maintain and organize the multimedia asset archive (graphics, images, and video files) for efficient future use.

Qualifications

Status: Recent college graduate or current student of a Graphic Design degree program (or similar)

Location: Candidates must be based in the Philadelphia area or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and skill in branding, visual identities, and execution across both digital and physical/print mediums.

Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in ideation, mockup creation, and knowledge of typography principles and execution.

Execution: Proven ability to take projects from the initial concept phase through to successful, final design execution.

Communication: Strong visual and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively presenting design intent and receiving constructive feedback.

Industry Awareness: A passion for and understanding of current and emerging design trends, visual culture, and technology.

Values

We are seeking a candidate who aligns with our creative principles:

Innovation: A strong passion for design and innovation across all projects.

Positive Attitude: A proactive, can-do attitude with a desire to collaborate effectively.

Impact: A desire to use design to clearly communicate and positively impact our mission.

Team Focus: Believes that team and teammate achievements are just as exciting and important as individual successes.

Location Requirement: Applicants must be located in the Philadelphia area and must be able to easily commute to our office based in Center City, Philadelphia, PA 2-3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday).