Design Intern

️ Location: Remote
〰️ Duration: June 1 – August 14 (flexible on start and end dates)
☕️ Paid Internship: $15/hr
⏱️ Hours: The position is part-time, 24-28 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday
⏳ Apply by: April 18, 2026

We are Outright, a creative-first agency specializing in designing impactful identities and brand experiences. From building brand systems and advertising campaigns to crafting digital experiences, and experiential design, we bring creative visions to life with purpose and precision.

We believe internships should be about real work, real growth, and real collaboration.

As a Design Intern, you’ll jump into a range of creative projects, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside experienced designers and strategists. This isn’t just about assisting—it’s about being part of the creative process. You’ll contribute ideas, iterate on designs, and see your work come to life across real projects.

We’re especially excited about designers who enjoy the craft of production—taking established brand systems and translating them into polished, thoughtful design across social graphics, reports, presentations, and campaigns, with small moments of motion along the way.

By the end of the internship, you’ll walk away with strong portfolio pieces and a deeper understanding of how design works inside an agency.

What You’ll Get Out of This

• Level Up Your Skills – Get hands-on experience with design tools, production workflows, and creative systems used in a real agency environment

• Build a Killer Portfolio – Work on projects that not only challenge your skills but result in polished pieces you can proudly include in your portfolio

• Collaborate With a Multi-Functional Team – Learn how designers, strategists, developers, and project managers work together to bring ideas to life

• Experience the Full Creative Agency Process – Get exposure to brand systems, layout-heavy work, and the details that make design polished and consistent across platforms

• See Your Work Make an Impact – See how thoughtful design helps organizations communicate, connect with audiences, and bring their missions to life

️ What You’ll Be Doing

• Tackle Real Design Challenges – Work on client-facing projects as well as Outright branded marketing materials, applying your skills to both external and internal needs

• Design Across Platforms (with a Splash of Motion) – From social posts and presentations to reports and print, you’ll create polished assets–and the opportunity to add and collaborate on the implementation of motion graphics when possible

• Bring Brand Systems to Life – Apply brand systems across social, presentations, and real-world event materials

• Join Brainstorms & Strategy Sessions – Share ideas and collaborate from concept to final output

• Take Feedback, Iterate, Improve – Because great design happens in the revisions

✔️ You’d Be a Great Fit If You…

• Have a Strong Portfolio – Be sure to include a portfolio when you apply—we’ll be looking at samples that show your style, skills, and how you think like a designer during the interview

• Are Comfortable in Adobe Creative Cloud – Adobe CC is a necessity, and Figma is a bonus. If you’re ready to dive in and strengthen your skills, we’re here to help you grow

• Enjoy the Craft of Production – You like taking established ideas and turning them into polished, well-crafted design across many formats

• Have a Sharp Eye for Detail – Spacing, alignment, consistency, and typography matter to you

• Take Initiative – If something is unclear, you ask. If there’s a problem, you help solve it

• Like a Fast-Moving Creative Environment – Things move quickly here, and we’re looking for someone who’s excited to keep up and stay on their toes

➕ Bonus Points If You…

• Have Motion Animation Skills – GIFs, animations, video graphics? Yes, please

• Know a Bit About UX/UI – Not required, but cool if you do

• Have experimented with AI in Design – Show us which tools you’ve used and how it’s powered your creativity

• Are Social Media Savvy – Love crafting engaging content? That’s a win in our book!

• Live in DC, MD or VA? – Preference may be given if you're local to the DC area and able to join some of us in person at our office on Thomas Circle a few times during your internship!

What We Promise You

• Dedicated Mentorship – Regular check-ins, feedback, and support

• A Seat at the Table – You’ll be included in team meetings, brainstorms, strategy sessions, and client meetings, where you’ll listen, learn, and contribute your ideas

• A Supportive Team That Has Your Back – From day one, you’ll be part of the Outright family, with a team dedicated to guiding, mentoring, and cheering you on as you grow

Sound like a fit? Apply now and let’s make something awesome together.
To apply, send your resume and a portfolio that showcases your best work. Make sure your portfolio is linked directly in your resume!

Outright is an equal opportunity employer.