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Graphic Design Intern
Hire Hangar · Remote - South Africa, Egypt, Colombia, Peru, India, Philippines, Nicaragua, Ethiopia · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
graphic designer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such as advertisements, websites, and magazines.
Also known as: commercial graphic designer, graphic design specialist, commercial designer, graphic design expert, graphic artist, advertising artist
How others title the same work
Large employers
- Sr. Designer Adobe
- Design Manager (Visual) Canonical
- Production Designer (Contract) Mozilla
Startups
- Graphic Designer GoSats
- Visual Designer GoSats
What the listing never says
- 23 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No section describes what the person would actually do. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
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Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern ( Unpaid1 )
Location | Remote
Time Zone | US Time Zones (EST–PST)
About the Internship:
This is an unpaid2 internship for university students who want real-world design experience and a stronger portfolio. You'll learn by working alongside our team on real projects like social media posts, marketing materials, and brand visuals, with hands-on guidance and feedback the whole way. If you love design and want to see your work out in the world, this is a great place to start.
What You'll Work On:
• Designing graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns, and digital ads
• Creating marketing materials such as presentations, brochures, flyers, and infographics
• Learning to apply brand guidelines consistently across all visual content
• Building your skills in photo editing, image retouching, and layout
• Collaborating with the team to turn ideas and briefs into clear, engaging visuals
• Getting regular feedback on your work and revising quickly and accurately
• Keeping design files and asset libraries organized
• Bringing fresh ideas and staying current with design trends
What You'll Get:
• Real projects you can add to your portfolio
• Mentorship and direct feedback from our team
• Experience working remotely with a fast-growing company on US time zones
Required Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field
• A portfolio (student, personal, or freelance work) that shows creativity and a strong sense of layout, typography, and color
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Figma or Canva
• Strong written and spoken English with a clear, professional communication style
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Must be comfortable working remotely and fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar). Applications without these skills will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous freelance, volunteer, or academic project experience with real clients or organizations
• Basic knowledge of motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar)
• Interest in social media trends and digital marketing
• Exposure to working with US or UK-based companies or teams
Tools & Technology:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Figma and/or Canva
Please NOTE:
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.
We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern ( Unpaid1 )
Location | Remote
Time Zone | US Time Zones (EST–PST)
About the Internship:
This is an unpaid2 internship for university students who want real-world design experience and a stronger portfolio. You'll learn by working alongside our team on real projects like social media posts, marketing materials, and brand visuals, with hands-on guidance and feedback the whole way. If you love design and want to see your work out in the world, this is a great place to start.
What You'll Work On:
• Designing graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns, and digital ads
• Creating marketing materials such as presentations, brochures, flyers, and infographics
• Learning to apply brand guidelines consistently across all visual content
• Building your skills in photo editing, image retouching, and layout
• Collaborating with the team to turn ideas and briefs into clear, engaging visuals
• Getting regular feedback on your work and revising quickly and accurately
• Keeping design files and asset libraries organized
• Bringing fresh ideas and staying current with design trends
What You'll Get:
• Real projects you can add to your portfolio
• Mentorship and direct feedback from our team
• Experience working remotely with a fast-growing company on US time zones
Required Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field
• A portfolio (student, personal, or freelance work) that shows creativity and a strong sense of layout, typography, and color
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Figma or Canva
• Strong written and spoken English with a clear, professional communication style
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Must be comfortable working remotely and fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar). Applications without these skills will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous freelance, volunteer, or academic project experience with real clients or organizations
• Basic knowledge of motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar)
• Interest in social media trends and digital marketing
• Exposure to working with US or UK-based companies or teams
Tools & Technology:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Figma and/or Canva
Please NOTE:
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.
We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.