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Democratic National Committee · 16 hours ago

Summer 2026 DNC Design Internship

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is accepting applications for their Summer 2026 Internship Program. The Design Internship offers hands-on experience in design within an established brand identity, focusing on creating graphics for various platforms and collaborating with different teams.

Non ProfitGovernmentSocial MediaProfessional ServicesAdviceCivicTechGovTechPoliticsSecuritySocial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work on a range of projects from digital to print deliverables

Create and design social graphics, merch, emails, and more

Learn project and time management skills

Learn new tools and techniques to speed up your workflow

Assist the Operations team by attending weekly phone shifts

Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions

Qualification

FigmaAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignDesign trendsOrganizedCommunication skillsDetail-orientedSelf-starterTime management

Required

Must be located in the United States to apply for this internship

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship

Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program

Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program

Proficient in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and have basic understanding of the rest of the Adobe Suite

Ability to work under tight deadlines and occasional rapid response situations

Detailed-oriented, self-starter, and well-organized

Strong communication skills and enjoy talking to people with many different perspectives and work experiences

Familiar with current design trends

Resume

References

Portfolio and Graphic Design Samples

Preferred

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution). It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least one full term prior to submitting an application

Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship

A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship

Company

Democratic National Committee

The Democratic National Committee is the formal governing body for the United States Democratic Party.

Founded in 1848

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees

https://democrats.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Arthur Thompson

Chief Technology Officer

Kristy Hetherington

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

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