Graphic Design Internship

Esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri invites a Graphic Design Intern to collaborate with a team of designers and produce portfolio-worthy work for a global software company. You will contribute to print, digital, and event materials while gaining hands-on experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

A strong portfolio and campus enrollment in a US program are required. The internship runs for 12 weeks, beginning in April or May 2027, onsite in Redlands, California, with opportunities to create visuals for conferences

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor's or master's program in graphic design at a US university.
• Must be able to provide a portfolio link featuring graphic design work.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Responsibilities

• Create visual designs for print, digital, and event-based projects.
• Collaborate with experienced designers and receive feedback throughout the process.
• Develop illustrations and presentations that communicate ideas clearly.
• Design social media graphics and digital content for Esri audiences.
• Build hands-on experience with professional creative workflows.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Portfolio development

Education

Graphic design degree program

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Esri Graphic Design Internship

Create Design That Makes an Impact

As a Graphic Design Intern at Esri, you will collaborate with an innovative team of designers to create portfolio-worthy work for a global software company. Your designs may support science, sustainability, community, education, research, and positive change while helping Esri communicate with audiences around the world.

What You'll Experience

• Create visual designs for a variety of print, digital, and event-based projects.
• Collaborate with experienced designers and receive feedback throughout the creative process.
• Develop illustrations and presentations that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Design social media graphics and other digital content for Esri audiences.
• Build hands-on experience with professional creative workflows and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Real Projects Interns May Work On

• Develop graphic design artwork for a range of creative projects.
• Create engaging illustrations and presentation materials.
• Design eye-catching visuals for social media platforms.
• Produce print layouts, flyers, brochures, and ebooks.
• Support creative materials for Esri conferences and events, including signage and booth builds for the Esri User Conference in San Diego.

What You'll Gain

• Portfolio-worthy experience across digital, print, presentation, social media, and event design.
• Hands-on practice with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Feedback and guidance from experienced design professionals.
• Experience translating ideas and information into clear, visually compelling work.
• Connections with fellow interns and creative professionals across Esri.

We're Excited to Meet Students Who

• Are currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor's or master's program at a university in the United States, majoring in graphic design.
• For undergraduate students, are in junior or senior standing.
• Include a link to a portfolio featuring examples of graphic design work.
• Have experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Bring creativity, collaboration, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Can complete a consecutive, onsite 12-week internship beginning in April or May 2027 in Redlands, California.
• Are authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting.

Why Esri

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

Esri is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.