Graphic Design Intern Job at Virtru (Washington)

Graphic Design Intern

Virtru

Location:
United States , Washington

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

20.00 - 24.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As a Graphic Design Summer Intern, you will report to our Creative Director and work closely with a collaborative, cross-functional creative team to support and evolve our brand across multiple touchpoints. You’ll help bring ideas to life through visual design, contributing to projects that span digital marketing, product storytelling, social media, presentations, and internal communications. This is a paid Summer 2026 Internship. This is a temporary, full-time internship. Candidates must be able to commit to a 10 week program in Washington DC.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in designing visual assets for digital channels (social media, web, email, presentations, etc.)
Support brand consistency across marketing and internal materials
Collaborate with the Creative Director and other stakeholders on creative concepts
Iterate on designs based on feedback and project needs
Help organize and maintain design files and brand assets
Consistently enhancing the web experience on Virtru.com while adhering to brand standards. Create responsive and user-friendly wireframes, graphics, and visual elements using design software (e.g., Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite)
Prep files for smooth handoff to other team members according to guidelines and specifications (Knowledge of filetypes, exporting, etc.)
Stay current with emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices in design, and proactively bring new ideas to the table

Requirements:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma)
Strong attention to detail and visual aesthetics
Ability to take direction, ask questions, and learn quickly
Interest in branding, marketing, and digital design
Basic understanding of UX and UI Design principles
Curiosity and excitement to learn
Collaboration skills
Comfortable with asynchronous communication including Slack, email, Zoom, etc.

Nice to have:

Video editing experience or interest (e.g., short-form videos, social content, or basic motion graphics using tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar)
Basic print and layout experience
A portfolio (student or personal work is totally fine)
Strong communication (especially when things go wrong, because they will)
Strong eye for detail
Strong opinion, with the understanding that your way isn’t always the right way
Think outside the box and respectfully challenging your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
Strong sense of urgency, with an action-oriented mindset

What we offer:

A Hybrid Approach — Virtru is committed to being forever flexible when it comes to where, how, and when you get your work done. You have the option to work from home if that suits you best, or work from our DC Headquarters if you prefer being in person!
Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. We only ask that you communicate with your team and manager to let them know when you will be unavailable.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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