Graphic Design Intern | Federal Reserve Board | Handshake

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board offers a Graphic Design Intern role, combining data visualization and branding for external and internal projects. You will translate complex data into engaging visuals, support publications, and contribute to digital signage and reports.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a graphic design major, with strong communication skills and experience in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate data into visuals (graphics, charts).
• Experience with digital and print media design.
• Proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently in deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate data and information into visuals for reports and channels.
• Design and publish content for external and internal communications.
• Ensure designs align with branding guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Visual design

Data visualization

Graphic design software

Animation & web design (nice to have)

Independent work under deadline

Education

Graphic design major or related field

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat

Job description

Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board's Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board's internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System's (Board's) Office of Inspector General conducts audits and evaluations of the Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) programs and operations to assess and promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in these programs and operations while helping to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. The Graphic Design Intern will help audit and evaluation teams translate their data and information into powerful visuals and drive communication in both reports and other division messaging channels (website, social media, etc.). The Graphic Design Intern will also help design and publish content for a variety of other external products (special publications, outreach materials, etc.) and internal communications (digital signage, intranet products, etc.). In all work, the Graphic Design Intern will help ensure that designs follow and extend our branding guidelines.

Remarks

The summer internship may be extended at management's discretion.

Suggested Major(s)/Minor(s)

Prefer candidates with a major in graphic design, art, branding, or related fields, as either a graduate or undergraduate.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• strong oral and written communication skills
• excellent visual stylistic sense (balance, tone, placement)
• infographics and data visualization skills, including the ability to translate complex data and technical text into informative, easy-to-understand visuals (graphics, charts, etc.) and infographics
• graphic design experience, in both digital and print media, and excellent software skills with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc.
• animation and web design skills a plus
• ability to work independently in a deadline-sensitive environment

Required Documents for Application

• portfolio link must be submitted with résumé
• two letters of recommendation
• unofficial transcript

Expected Hours

Maximum of 40 hours/week during summer; maximum of 20 hours/week during school semester if an extension is granted.

Location

The internship location is in Washington, DC, primarily onsite.

US Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.