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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago

Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2026

Lone Tree, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18.13/hr - $31.72/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, seeking a Graphic Design Intern for the Summer of 2026. The intern will create diagrams, design infographics, and support the team with customer and executive presentations while gaining hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Creating diagrams, designing infographics, and photo editing in support of government proposals under supervision of the Sr Graphic Design Team

Supporting the team with creating customer and executive presentations

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignPowerPointIllustration skillsWordExcelTime managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Minimum GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is required

Must demonstrate a keen eye for detail and accuracy in all work

Must have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and find innovative solutions to design challenges

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is required

Experience with PowerPoint, with an emphasis on creating visually appealing presentations is required

Must have the ability to translate complex data into clear, visually compelling graphics and charts

Must have illustration skills to produce detailed and accurate visual representations

Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment

Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented

Preferred

Experience using AI tools to enhance and streamline the graphic design workflow, including generating designs, enhancing images, and automating repetitive design tasks

Understanding of the print production process, including knowledge of color theory, CMYK vs. RGB, prepress, and printing techniques is preferred

Foundational knowledge of 3D software (e.g., Blender, SketchUp) to assist with basic 3D rendering tasks is preferred

Basic understanding of video editing techniques and software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects) is preferred

Experience with Visio is preferred

Previous internship or project experience in a professional setting is preferred