Graphic Designer Intern

The Graphic Designer Intern will support the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy by designing the yearbook and other design assets. This part-time hybrid internship involves collaboration with the Yearbook Coordinator and volunteer photographers, with flexible scheduling and some on-site work in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Create assets for NYSA 2026 brand identity that incorporate the annual theme (PRIDE), values (Positivity, Responsibility, Innovation, determination, Empathy) and mascot including T-shirt design, slide deck templates, classroom posters and more.
• Develop concept(s) for the NYSA yearbook design and layout
• Produce the design & layout within the timeframe laid out
• Insert photos into layout and produce final for printing
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with the team to ensure that yearbook related activities take place according to schedule, and any scheduling or other conflicts/issues are worked out in a timely manner
• Receive and integrate feedback
• Work with team to ensure accuracy of all elements of the yearbook (pictures are properly labeled and placed)
• Attend NYSA training (June 29 – July 2)
• Provide all files to IRC

Requirements

• Graphic Designer with at least one year experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Flexible, and able to solve problems
• Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience required
• Strong experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience working with diverse populations desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Consent to the yearbook as being the sole property of the IRC, not to be used by the graphic designer without IRC permission.
• Must be located in the United States, preference to candidates who can work on site in New York City

Skills

• Graphic Design
• InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Cultural Competence
• Intercultural Experience
• Yearbook Design
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Independent Work
• Teamwork

Languages

English