Graphic Designer Lead Intern

Summary

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.  

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Job Title: Graphic Designer Lead Intern
Location: Remote
Department: Marketing
Type: Internship (Part-Time) (Unpaid)
Duration: 4 Months

Job Descriptions:

• Lead the visual design direction for Resilience Inc.’s marketing and curriculum-support materials, ensuring alignment with the mission to equip youth and families with resiliency skills.
• Develop and execute a cohesive graphic design plan that supports SEL curriculum themes, organizational campaigns, and brand consistency across all channels.
• Create high-quality graphics for social media, outreach campaigns, presentations, and digital marketing that make SEL concepts engaging and easy to understand.
• Oversee design development for print lesson plans and curriculum materials, including creating, editing, and placing graphics that improve clarity and learning experience.
• Provide creative leadership by establishing templates, style guidelines, and best practices to maintain a consistent visual identity.
• Mentor and support junior designers/volunteers by assigning tasks (as needed), providing feedback, and ensuring timely delivery of assets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with content writers, SEL subject-matter experts, and marketing leads to translate educational concepts into strong visual storytelling.
• Generate and pitch merchandise concepts (e.g., stickers, apparel, classroom materials) that reinforce Resilience Inc.’s SEL messaging and expand engagement.
• Review and quality-check all final design outputs for accuracy, accessibility, and production readiness (correct sizing, resolution, print-safe formatting).
• Maintain organized design files and shared asset libraries, ensuring smooth handoffs and proper version control.

Requirements:

• Strong alignment with Resilience Inc.’s mission and values, including commitment to promoting social and emotional health and expanding SEL adoption—especially in underserved communities.
• Demonstrated graphic design experience with a strong portfolio (digital + print samples preferred).
• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, Figma, or equivalent.
• Experience creating brand-consistent systems (templates, style guides, reusable assets) and applying them across multiple deliverables.
• Strong understanding of design fundamentals (typography, layout, hierarchy, color, and composition) and ability to communicate design decisions clearly.
• Ability to translate complex ideas (SEL concepts, emotional intelligence topics) into simple, audience-friendly visuals for K–12 students, parents, and educators.
• Leadership skills: able to guide others, give constructive feedback, and manage priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and file/version management habits.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate with a remote team through weekly meetings and async communication.
• Reliable, punctual, responsive, and professional in communication.