Design 

Graduate Fellowship

Oklahoma City

About Saxum

Saxum is a strategic consultancy and transformation partner for visionary leaders. Our mission is to strengthen bedrock industries and institutions serving citizens, community, and country. We honor foundational legacies while embracing innovation to build bold, enduring futures.

At Saxum, change isn’t just an expectation—it’s how we work. We foster curiosity, collaboration, and accountability, creating an environment where our team thrives and delivers bold, innovative solutions.

Our values are BOLD:

• Brave – We speak up, stand up, and act when others stand still.

• Original – We champion new ideas and embrace unique perspectives.

• Lively – We love our work and celebrate our community.

• Driven – We move with a constant sense of urgency.

Job Description

Kickstart your career with Saxum's Design Fellowship Program, tailored for recent college graduates eager to embark on a journey in the creative industry. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with clients, acquire industry skills from experienced mentors, and build connections with fellow interns and recent grads.

As a Design Fellow, you will contribute to Saxum’s creative and communications initiatives, helping translate strategy into clear and compelling visual storytelling. This role offers hands on experience developing creative concepts and executing design work that strengthens brand expression and connects with key audiences.

You will collaborate with Saxum’s design, strategy, and media teams to create visual content across digital, brand, and campaign initiatives. Along the way, you will explore how design supports broader communications and marketing efforts while contributing ideas that push creative work forward.

This fellowship provides real world experience working at the intersection of creativity, communications, and strategic problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and design of visual content across various platforms including digital media, print, and social channels.

• Collaborate with the creative team to develop innovative concepts that align with client branding and marketing goals.

• Support the design team in refining and executing design elements for campaigns and projects.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing creative ideas and approaches.

• Help maintain brand consistency across different mediums and marketing materials.

• Stay current with emerging design trends and tools to enhance creative execution.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of design principles and visual storytelling.

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to think creatively and translate ideas into visual content.

• Eagerness to learn and experiment with new design techniques and trends.

• Highly organized, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• A proactive and innovative mindset, ready to contribute to a fast-paced, creative environment.

Term: June 2026 - December 2026

Hours: 29 hours per week 

Location: Oklahoma City