Graphic Design Intern

Are you a designer looking for a Summer internship? Are you seeking a place to sharpen your creative skills and work for some of the most recognized brands in business and technology?

Then come join Merritt Group’s award-winning Creative Services team. We’re a close-knit group of thinkers, overachievers, animal-lovers and font snobs.

We are looking for an intern to assist our Creative Services team in developing highly-conceptual and creative designs. The Graphic Design Intern will work with talented and experienced mentors tackling a wide variety of projects. Every day will bring new challenges as you work on brand/identity development, digital marketing collateral, infographics, web content, and more.

Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with a critical eye, strong design background, and careful attention to detail. Excellent understanding of typography, layout composition, and color theory is essential as is the desire to learn and grow while being part of an agile and fun-loving team. The intern will work alongside other designers to deliver sleek and simple corporate design solutions in-line with our clients’ business and marketing goals.

Requirements:

• A BA/BFA in design (in-progress or completed)
• Portfolio reflecting experience in branding, presentations, infographics, digital/interactive, advertising and print design
• Proficiency with OS X operating system
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (CS) and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with CMS platforms and HTML/CSS a plus

Please also submit your portfolio when applying.

Merritt Group is an award-winning, woman-owned strategic communications firm located in McLean, VA. A four-time winner of the Washingtonian “50 Best Places to Work” award and other top accolades in Washington Business Journal, PR News, PRWeek and Bulldog Reporter, the agency places employee culture as a top priority, which has resulted in an industry-low turnover rate. We have also won multiple creative services awards with Platinum and Gold Hermes awards and multiple Graphic Design Magazine awards.