Graphic Design Intern

About Reingold
 
Reingold is a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA. For more than 40 years, we’ve been driven by a simple mission: to help organizations –– whether in the government, nonprofit, or business sector –– as they strive to make the world a better place. We hire top-notch talent to develop and launch compelling, inventive communications campaigns, leveraging the latest technology and digital media strategies that enable our clients to meet their audiences where they are.  
    
That's where you come in. We’re looking for a curious, craft-conscious designer who wants to do real work on causes that matter. As a graphic design intern, you’ll contribute to live client projects across a wide range of areas, including brand identities, campaign materials, presentation systems, digital content, and more.

You’ll collaborate across departments, bring curiosity to every brief, and contribute your perspective to a team that genuinely values it. If you’re someone who asks questions, cares about the effect your work has on an audience, and wants to grow inside a firm doing meaningful work, you’ll fit right in.

Internships at Reingold are full-time (40 hours) during the standard workweek and pay an hourly rate of $20. The internship class begins on Thursday, January 7, 2027, and runs through Friday, May 28, 2027. Core hours during the internship are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. This internship requires five in-office days (Monday – Friday) at our office in Alexandria, Virginia.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Designing campaign assets
• Developing brand identities and visual systems
• Building presentation decks and templates
• Supporting motion graphics and video production
• Applying your human touch through illustration or bespoke visual approaches
• Contributing to AI-assisted creative workflows

A Reingold intern must:

• Possess an associate or bachelor’s degree, preferably in graphic design or another design discipline, marketing, or communications.
• Have strong fundamentals in the Adobe Creative Suite — InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop — are essential. Figma proficiency is a plus, and any familiarity with After Effects or motion basics is a bonus.
• Take initiative, communicate clearly, receive feedback with an open mind, and bring their creative voice to every project.
• Possess curiosity about where design is heading will serve you well here. Our tech stack keeps evolving alongside AI, and we want team members who are excited to explore Claude and other AI-assisted creative platforms, whether you’re already fluent or eager to learn.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• and the willingness to listen as well as share.
• A collaborative spirit and the willingness to pitch in wherever the team needs a hand.
• Have close attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work that makes a real difference for our clients.

Submission Guidelines
Please show off your skills by submitting a thoughtfully designed resume, portfolio, and short cover letter. Please upload your cover letter and resume as a PDF file. 
In your cover letter, in 150–200 words, please share: 

• Why you want to work with Reingold.
• What makes you great (that’s not on your resume).
• If you had to describe your design process in one word, what would it be?

Reingold is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for individuals of all abilities. If you require assistance or need accommodation at any stage of the application process because of a disability or medical condition, please feel free to email [email protected] or contact a member of the People & Experience team at 202-333-0400.
 
Reingold has a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. For access to the full policy, which is part of the Reingold Employee Handbook, email [email protected]. Reingold ensures a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for its employees and others. All applicants are advised that full compliance with this policy is a condition of employment at Reingold.
 
Applicants must have authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or to take over sponsorship of an employment visa. U.S. citizenship may be required for future project assignments that involve access to classified information. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required.
 
Reingold is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all interested individuals including veterans and persons with disabilities.