Graphic Design Intern

Join Our Talented Team at Protagonist

We fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with our cutting-edge technology platform, Narrative Analytics®. This powerful combination enables us to quantitatively analyze open-source media, deliver strategic recommendations, and craft executive-level communication strategies for clients with missions that matter.
Why Us?

Our team is a vibrant mix of communication specialists, data scientists, and subject matter experts with extensive experience across U.S. Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. By joining Protagonist, you'll immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions truly matter.
What We Do

• Innovative Solutions: We co-develop cutting-edge solutions with our clients to address tough communication problems and capitalize on opportunities to make a tangible impact.
• Data-Driven Insights: Our tools and methodologies provide actionable insights that help clients meet their communication objectives and stay ahead of global challenges.
• Applied Expertise: We integrate our solutions within client organizations, leveraging our profound expertise to address critical issues and ensure sustainable success.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Protagonist, you'll work on compelling projects that make a real difference. We seek talented individuals eager to contribute to our mission and grow alongside us. If you're passionate about communication, data analysis, and making an impact, we invite you to explore a career with Protagonist.
Explore Your Future with Us!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Protagonist and be part of a team that's making a difference.

About You

At Protagonist, design plays a critical role in how we tell our story, connect with key audiences, and express our brand across touchpoints. We are looking for a Graphic Design Intern to join our team and contribute to the development of thoughtful, strategic, and visually compelling materials that support our marketing and business development efforts.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to apply their design skills in a real-world, fast-moving environment while learning how visual communication can influence decision-makers in B2B and B2G (business-to-government) sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for marketing and communication materials including social media assets, presentation decks, brochures, digital ads, and event collateral.
• Help evolve and maintain visual consistency across all brand touchpoints.
• Collaborate with the marketing lead to translate strategic messaging into compelling visuals.
• Assist in managing and organizing creative assets and templates.
• Support the development of visual content for key account campaigns, public sector communications, and internal initiatives.
• Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute visual ideas to campaign planning.

Work Experience and Skills

• Pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop (or similar platforms like Canva or Figma).
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and design principles.
• Ability to take creative direction and iterate based on feedback.
• Experience managing multiple design projects and meeting deadlines.
• Basic understanding of branding, visual storytelling, and user-centric design.
• Familiarity with motion graphics or short-form video editing tools.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about design as a form of strategic communication.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to support US Government contracts that may be restricted to US Persons.

Additional Information

Pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour and expected duration is 4 months.

Protagonist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.