Austin American-Statesman · 4 hours ago
Graphic Design Summer Intern, 2026
1954 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerMedium Giant is a full-service marketing and advertising agency within The Dallas Morning News portfolio, seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern. This role involves supporting the creation of various design assets while collaborating with the creative team to bring ideas to life.
DeliveryJournalismMedia and EntertainmentNewsPrintingPublishing
Responsibilities
Concept and design creative solutions across multiple media with a focus on branding and advertising
Design and produce internal materials, presentations, blog graphics, and social media assets
Assist with research and asset curation (stock photography, video, vector graphics, etc.)
Present and thoughtfully articulate design concepts to the creative team
Collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, and fellow creatives to bring ideas to life
Apply feedback and revisions while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Review layouts, typography, and graphics for accuracy and quality
Prepare final production-ready files from approved designs
Follow timelines to ensure projects are completed on schedule
Catalog and archive creative assets for future use
Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices
Take on additional responsibilities aligned with your interests and learning goals
Qualification
Required
Creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern
Excited to kick-start their career at a fast-paced, collaborative agency
Support the creation of asset libraries, campaign creative, presentation materials, simple animations, and both print and digital deliverables
Active member of the Creative Team
Gain exposure to a wide range of client and internal projects
Learn how great ideas move from concept to execution
Interest or background in motion graphics and video editing
Assist Senior Creative Producer with concepting and pitching ideas
Source and edit footage, design and animate graphics, and craft visual stories that align with brand guidelines and creative goals
Eager to grow skills in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment
Concept and design creative solutions across multiple media with a focus on branding and advertising
Design and produce internal materials, presentations, blog graphics, and social media assets
Assist with research and asset curation (stock photography, video, vector graphics, etc.)
Present and thoughtfully articulate design concepts to the creative team
Collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, and fellow creatives to bring ideas to life
Apply feedback and revisions while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Review layouts, typography, and graphics for accuracy and quality
Prepare final production-ready files from approved designs
Follow timelines to ensure projects are completed on schedule
Catalog and archive creative assets for future use
Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices
Take on additional responsibilities aligned with interests and learning goals
Preferred
Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field
Strong portfolio showcasing both print and digital work
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; After Effects and Premiere Pro a plus)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Interest or experience in motion graphics, animation, or video editing
Understanding of briefs, mood boards, storyboards, and scripts
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company
Austin American-Statesman
The Austin American-Statesman has been the leading source of news and information for Central Texas since 1871, serving a dynamic and fast-growing region anchored by the capital city of Texas.
Founded in 1871
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Eddie Burns
Retired - CFO
Recent News
2025-03-06
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