Graphic Design Paid Intern (Summer 2026) at Visit York County | Rock Hill, SC

Visit York County

Graphic Design Paid Intern (Summer 2026)

Rock Hill, SC (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive visual storytelling for Visit York County as a design-focused intern, shaping branding across social, digital, and print touchpoints.

Assist in designing visual content for social, website, blog, newsletters, and campaigns
Must-have: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Standout: Availability for 20 hours/week in blocks Mon–Fri and proximity to York County, SC

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist in designing visual content for Visit York County’s social media, website, blog, email newsletters, and digital campaigns
Create graphics for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn
Support branding efforts by maintaining consistency across all visual materials
Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign concepts and creative execution
Assist in producing promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and digital ads
Edit and resize images for various platforms and uses
Maintain and organize design files, templates, and digital assets
Support website updates with visual elements using our CMS
Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Events, Visitor Services) on campaigns and projects
Participate in content capture at community events, festivals, or business openings

Requirements

Must be a current college student or recent graduate studying Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or related fields
Ability to fulfill college credit requirements if needed
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign required; After Effects or Premiere Pro a plus)
Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and branding principles
Experience designing for social media and digital platforms
Familiarity with Canva or similar tools is a plus
Basic photography and/or video editing skills are a bonus
CMS experience (WordPress, Squarespace, etc.) a plus
Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
Must love York County and be excited to visually tell its story
20 hours/week required
Must be available to work in minimum 4-hour blocks, Monday through Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Some evenings and weekends required for event support and content capture
Must reside in or near York County, SC and have reliable transportation

Preferred

Familiarity with Canva or similar tools is a plus
Basic photography and/or video editing skills are a bonus
CMS experience (WordPress, Squarespace, etc.) a plus

Visit York County

The Destination Marketing and Management Organization for York County, SC. - market York County to attract leisure travelers, tour groups, sporting events and fans, meetings and other traveler segments;- partner with York County attractions, hotels, restaurants, meeting and sports facilities to bring them qualified leads and help increase business;- provide travelers with pre-planning and other assistance during their stay, as needed; and- promotes all the unique aspects of York County - historic, cultural, rural, environmental, recreational, shopping, dining, and sporting opportunities - that encourage visitation at all times during the year, but especially during the off and shoulder seasons.

Founded in 1980

Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

11 employees (5 in marketing)

www.visityorkcounty.com