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Vast · 2 hours ago

2026 Summer Internship - Brand Design (Marketing)

Long Beach, California, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $40/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Vast is a company focused on building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term stays in space. They are seeking a Brand Design Intern for Summer 2026 to support the execution of brand work across various platforms and collaborate with creative teams on real projects that impact human spaceflight.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the design and production of brand assets across digital, print, and environmental applications

Contribute to visual exploration, concept development, and design iteration

Apply and help maintain Vast’s brand systems and guidelines

Prepare and organize design files for reviews, production, and delivery

Collaborate with partners across marketing, communications, and other teams

Participate in critiques, design reviews, and working sessions

Take ownership of scoped design tasks and projects with mentorship from the Brand team

Qualification

Graphic DesignBrand DesignFigmaAdobe CCVisual CommunicationTypographyLayoutColorCompositionReceptive to FeedbackInterest in BrandingInterest in SpaceAttention to DetailCommunication

Required

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Brand Design, or a related field

Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred

Strong design fundamentals, including typography, layout, color, and composition

Proficiency with Figma, Adobe CC, Google Workspace

A portfolio that demonstrates clear thinking, craft, and attention to detail

Receptive to receiving feedback and iterating quickly

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Interest in branding, systems thinking, and building cohesive visual narratives

Interest in space, science, or complex technical systems is a plus, but not required

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021