2026 Summer Graphic Design Internship - Full-time / Part-time

Overview:

Design Workshop is looking for passionate and motivated students of all backgrounds to join our 2026 Summer Graphic Design Internship. Participants will experience a dynamic, creative design environment in our Denver studio.

Responsibilities:

What’s in it for you: Resume and skill-building experience. Work will entail internal brand development, including template and collateral buildout for both Design Workshop and Design Workshop Foundation, participation in design reviews, marketing proposal assistance, as well as the possibility of external project research and site visits.

Qualifications:

What we’re looking for: Students with exceptional graphic design, typographic, layout, and digital production skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop). A positive attitude, an open mind, and a collaborative approach are a must. Bonus if you have experience with experiential design, wayfinding and signage design, or motion graphics.

 

Who can apply: We will accept applications from recent graduates and students pursuing degrees in graphic design, communication design, environmental graphic design, user experience design, industrial design, exhibit design, or another visual degree with a supportive portfolio of work demonstrating skills in graphic design. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to relocate for the internship.

 

Application Process: The application deadline is February 8, 2026 at 11:59pm MT. To apply, please post a cover letter, resume, and portfolio through our online employment application. A complete application includes all three documents in one pdf under 10 MB. All summer internship finalists will be notified by March 4, 2026. This in-person program begins in Denver, CO in early June and continues through mid-August. Please note that we will not be offering remote internships. If there is a financial need, assistance to participate is available.

Compensation:

The pay for this position is $22-24 per hour, based on experience. This position is not benefits eligible. 

 

Design Workshop is an EEO employer.