Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2026) at Middle Seat | USA

Middle Seat

Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2026)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support the progressive design team by creating graphics for email, social media, and digital ads, while applying brand guidelines and collaborating across strategy and development to deliver cross-platform assets.

Own graphic design for email, social, and digital ads.
Must-have: Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
Standout: Experience with advocacy, nonprofit, or political design projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Designing graphics for email, social media, and digital ads
Applying brand guidelines to new and existing creative
Building simple animations (GIFs, video loops) and editing video clips
Assisting with print materials like flyers, proposals, and direct mail
Supporting the creative team on larger design projects including identity design and web graphics
Receiving and implementing feedback from designers, strategists, and clients
Collaborating with strategists, developers, and other creatives to deliver cross-platform assets

Requirements

You’re a senior, in your last year of an undergraduate program, or a recent grad
Based in the United States
Can commit to full-time (40-hour work week) or near full-time availability, with consistent hours each week
Comfortable using tools like Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva
You’re committed to working for progressive political candidates and causes
You’re a team player
Follow along with the news of the day, particularly an understanding of the U.S. political system as well as key progressive issues

Preferred

Have experience working on design for advocacy, nonprofit, or political projects
Are familiar with Adobe After Effects or other motion design tools
Know how to edit short videos using After Effects or Premiere Pro
Have a working knowledge of accessibility in design
Are interested in UX/UI or web design

Benefits

Salary transparency
Healthy work-life balance
Consistent employee feedback and communication
Committed to building a diverse and passionate team.

Middle Seat

Middle Seat is a full-service media and fundraising firm for progressive causes and candidates.We’re writers, designers, coders, and strategists passionate about making real change. Whether you’re looking to engage supporters or reach new audiences, you can count on us to run smart, authentic campaigns that drive results.We’re proud to be the first media and fundraising firm to join the Campaign Workers Guild.

Founded in 2016

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

60 employees (33 in marketing)

middleseat.co