Graphic Design Intern

Remote: Graphic Design Academic Internship, Economic Development Firm

Company: I.R.D.I. Business Group®, LLC 

Location: Remote 

Position: Graphic Design Team Internship 

Duration: Fall 2026 

Hours: Intern will set their own hours 

Compensation: Unpaid. This internship is unpaid and classified as a volunteer position. 

CPT OR OPT: is NOT available or accepted for this position. 

**Must be an American citizen and eligible to legally work in the United States.**

About Us

I.R.D.I. Business Group® LLC (irdiworld.com) is a global commerce and economic development firm founded in California in 2003, developing real-world strategies across international trade, market development, business intelligence, and cross-border partnerships.

Committed to American industry and long-term economic competitiveness, we help U.S. enterprises strengthen their domestic position, access global markets, and create economic opportunity across the States of our Union and the Nation.

In 2007, the firm received formal recognition for supporting California's boutique wine industry during a period of economic disruption. Since then, our engagement has expanded across national and international markets.

Students gain direct exposure to industry projects aligned with their academic disciplines and career goals, contributing to applied research, strategy development, data analysis, professional communications, and project execution while building practical experience in a real-world business environment.

As an American organization, we strongly support U.S. military personnel and veterans pursuing higher education and professional development, recognizing the experience, discipline, and leadership they bring to industry and the workforce.

**Participation is open to qualified students nationwide**

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Graphic Design Internship Overview

Your creative ability may get you into the room. Understanding the world in which business operates can determine where you sit at the table.

At I.R.D.I. Business Group® LLC, our Graphic Design Internship connects emerging designers with international commerce, economic development, American industry, and firsthand global experience. The firm's President lived for more than 10 years in Japan, gaining direct exposure to one of the world's major economies while supporting California's leading industries and their engagement in international markets. That experience is brought directly into the internship, giving interns a perspective that extends beyond the classroom.

Graphic Design Interns gain insight into global design trends, international perspectives, cross-cultural communication, and the evolving technologies, creative movements, and professional practices shaping the global graphic design industry. Interns learn how visual communication changes across audiences, cultures, industries, and markets—and how those differences influence professional communication around the world.

Interns contribute to active business and communications initiatives, developing digital graphics, marketing materials, brand communications, social media content, presentations, web-based creative assets, and other materials for professional, industry, and international audiences. They are encouraged to bring their own creative perspective while learning how effective design responds to audience, purpose, culture, industry, and business objectives.

This is where academic knowledge becomes professional capability. Approved, non-confidential work may be incorporated into an intern's professional portfolio, providing tangible evidence of practical ability while developing the judgment and professional fluency that come from working in a real business environment.

Our global perspective ultimately serves a distinctly American purpose: supporting American industries while preparing emerging professionals to understand the international environment in which those industries compete. Interns benefit from the global insight developed through more than a decade of firsthand experience overseas while broadening their own understanding of markets, cultures, industries, and professional expectations.

Creative talent can open doors. Creative talent strengthened by multinational experience, global awareness, and business understanding can position you to lead once those doors open. Our objective is to develop the global insight, practical experience, and professional perspective that can prepare interns not merely to take a seat at the table, but to earn their place at the head of it.

Interns who successfully complete the Skills Confirmation Process will receive a Letter of Recommendation from the President of I.R.D.I. Business Group® LLC at the conclusion of the Fall 2026 semester, documenting demonstrated skills and proficiency.

Academic Credit: Because college credit-eligible internship placements are limited, priority consideration is given to interns who have participated with I.R.D.I. Business Group® LLC for at least three months and are enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester. Proof of enrollment is required for consideration.

If you are ready to move beyond learning design and discover how your creative abilities can operate across industries, cultures, and international markets, bring your vision to a global table.

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with the marketing team to design engaging graphics for digital and print media. 
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials, including brochures, social media posts, newsletters, and presentations. 
• Develop visual content for our website and social media platforms. 
• Support the design and layout of company reports and other documents. 
• Ensure all designs align with our brand guidelines and maintain a consistent look and feel. 
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas. 
• Design marketing graphics for digital and print media. 
• Design marketing graphics for digital and print media. 
• Develop social media graphics and campaign assets. 
• Design brochures, presentations, reports, and corporate publications. 
• Create YouTube thumbnails and channel branding. 
• Produce infographics that simplify complex business and economic concepts. 
• Design promotional materials for conferences, webinars, and international events. 
• Create logos, icons, illustrations, and brand assets. 
• Develop recruiting materials for university internship programs. 
• Produce visual content for economic development and international trade initiatives. 
• Assist with website graphics and user interface elements. 
• Maintain consistency with company branding guidelines. 
• Organize and manage digital design assets.
• AI-assisted graphic generation 
• Prompt engineering for image generation 
• AI image editing and enhancement 
• AI-assisted branding concepts 
• AI advertising campaign development 
• AI-generated presentations 
• AI-powered video creation 
• AI voice generation 
• AI-assisted storyboard development
• AI workflow automation 
• AI content optimization 
• AI marketing asset creation 
• AI creative experimentation and research

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). 
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory. 
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Portfolio showcasing your design skills and creative projects. 
• Proof of current enrolment. 

Mandated Programs 

Intern applicants must have the following programs to apply for this internship: 

• Adobe Photoshop 
• Adobe Illustrator. 
• Adobe Creative Suite, also known as Adobe Creative Cloud (is recommended but not mandated). 

Experience working with explainer video programs 

If applicants have experience using the following programs, please highlight them in your cover letter. 

• Vyond 
• Toonly 
• Camtasia 
• Blender 

What We Offer 

• Valuable hands-on experience in a global business setting. 
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field. 
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your academic schedule. 
• Opportunity to contribute to real projects and make a significant impact. 
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Add unrivalled gravity to your credentials as an experienced global practitioner of your industry. 

Compensation

This internship is unpaid and classified as a volunteer position. 

Students at universities with which I.R.D.I. Business Group® LLC has academic agreements may be eligible for academic credit. Please contact us to confirm if your institution participates.

Only interns who have successfully completed their “confirmation of competence” period (one full semester, volunteer tier) are eligible for job offers and paid project proposals. Division managers will assess the interns' proficiency and skills to determine competency. Upon successful evaluation, only confirmed interns may be considered for paid job or project offers. 

Evaluation Process 

After submitting your required documents (proof of enrollment, cover letter, and resume), you may be asked to complete a brief questionnaire. Once your materials are reviewed, candidates may receive a job offer without a traditional interview. In some cases, offers may also be extended without a questionnaire. 

Job offers are based on factors such as prior experience, recommendations from professors or team members, and overall qualifications. We reserve the right to extend offers outside a traditional interview process. 

Upon accepting an offer, students must verify their identity by submitting a copy of their state- or federally issued ID, which will be confirmed against school records before a work agreement is provided. 

Overview: Handling of Students’ Sensitive Information 

Purpose of Collection 

Sensitive information, such as State or Federal identification, is requested only after a student has been formally offered an internship. 

The sole purpose of this request is to verify applicants’ legal identity, eligibility for legal work in the United States and to protect both the student and the organization from fraudulent activity. 

Transmission of sensitive documents 

• Students are not required to send documents by email. 
• Secure channels are recommended, such as: 
• Google Drive restricted sharing (view-only, password-protected, expiring access). 
• Open-source secure methods are available for students who prefer an alternative. 
• SecureDrop: (open-source whistleblower submission system) 
• OnionShare: An open-source tool using Tor that allows anonymous, encrypted file sharing directly between students and organizations. 

Storage and Access Controls of sensitive information 

• All sensitive student information is stored in encrypted drives accessible only to authorized personnel directly involved in internship verification. 
• Access is strictly limited and monitored. Logs are kept of who accesses the files and when. 
• Files are not shared with third parties under any circumstances. 

Retention and Disposal 

• Student identification documents are kept only as long as necessary to verify work eligibility and fulfill compliance requirements. 
• Once verification is complete, documents are either: 
  1. Permanently deleted (or) 
  2. Archived securely if required by law or institutional policy, with clear retention timelines. 

Confidentiality Commitment 

• All material is classified as private and confidential. Only senior Human Resources management and law enforcement have access to sensitive data. 
• Students are informed of the exact purpose of ID collection. 
• Used only for confirmation of the student’s identification and background check. 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit the following: 

1. A current resume. 
2. A cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and how you meet the qualifications. 
3. A portfolio of your recent graphic design work (attach as a PDF or provide a link to an online portfolio). 
4. Submit Proof of current enrolment Fall 2026 semester.

Please submit your application, proof of enrolment, and proof of U.S. citizenship via Handshake. 

 Application Deadline 

Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. 

Join us at I.R.D.I. Business Group®, LLC, and take the next step in your graphic design career while gaining invaluable experience in the global business arena. We look forward to seeing your creative work! 

I.R.D.I. Business Group®, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   

Note: I.R.D.I. Business Group® LLC maintains standing cooperation with domestic and international law enforcement agencies. All submitted information is subject to verification, background screening, and review by our compliance and cybersecurity divisions. Any falsification, misrepresentation, or submission of misleading, inconsistent, or counterfeit information or any conduct intended to mislead, disrupt, or interfere with the organization may result in immediate disqualification and referral to appropriate law enforcement and legal authorities. By submitting information or engaging with I.R.D.I. Business Group® LLC, you acknowledge and consent to these verification, disclosure, and enforcement provisions.