Intern, Graphic Design (Spring 2027)

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts; Wolf Trap (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is offering a part-time, 12-week graphic design internship onsite in Virginia/Maryland/DC. You will design signage, multi-page publications, invitations, print/web ads, and more while gaining hands-on mentorship to enhance your portfolio.

Ideal candidates are graphic design students or recent grads with strong typography, proofreading skills, and Mac-based Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Qualifications

• Graphic design students with an interest in performing arts preferred.
• Strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac.
• Strong understanding and appreciation for typography.
• Motion graphic skills a plus.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Upload at least three portfolio samples showing type and layout skills only. Samples must be submitted as a multipage PDF (max file size 5 MB).

Responsibilities

• Design signage, multi-page publications, invitations, print/web ads, and more.
• Collaborate with the creative team on project concepts and layouts.
• Build and refine portfolio-worthy designs through hands-on mentorship.

Skills

Typography appreciation

Proofreading

Mac proficiency

Portfolio review

Education

Graphic design student (undergrad/grad)

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Motion graphics

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION:

12 weeks (part-time; up to 21 hours/week)

PAY RATE:

$13.75/hour

LOCATION:

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. If applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Work on a wide range of creative projects in this exciting, fast-paced environment. Receive hands‑on professional experience and mentorship while enhancing your design portfolio! As an integral part of Wolf Traps creative team, you will design signage, multi-page publications, invitations, print/Web ads, and more.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Talented graphic design students with an interest in performing arts or music preferred
• Strong technical skills in Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac platform
• Strong understanding and appreciation for typography
• Motion graphic skills a plus
• Strong proofreading skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Upload at least three portfolio samples showing type and layout skills only. Samples must be submitted as a multipage PDF (max file size 5 MB).

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career‑changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. If applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [e-mail] . An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.