Hybrid Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern

Tech Jobs for Good; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

AARP is seeking a Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern to support print and digital communications, working with templates, brand standards, and production-ready files. You’ll collaborate with Creative Services on real-world projects and gain experience in design, production, and digital asset management in a fast-paced environment.

The internship is paid, starts Fall 2026, and may extend for an additional semester.

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 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 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

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Graphic design basics

Education

Currently enrolled in a college/university

Job description

AARP is seeking a Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern to support print and digital communications, working with templates, brand standards, and production-ready files. You’ll collaborate with Creative Services on real-world projects and gain experience in design, production, and digital asset management in a fast-paced environment.

The internship is paid, starts Fall 2026, and may extend for an additional semester.