Graphic Design Intern

Quartz is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing team for Summer 2027. This internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful print and digital design projects that support real business initiatives while collaborating with experienced designers and marketing professionals. 

As a member of the design team, you'll contribute to a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience creating visual communications that align with Quartz's brand standards. Rather than working solely on intern-specific assignments, you'll be treated as an active contributor and valued member of the team. 

Internship Benefits: 

Competitive pay 

Networking and team-building opportunities 

Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027) 

Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius 

Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support 

Mock interview and résumé development workshops 

Job shadowing opportunities 

Paid volunteer experience 

Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) 

What You'll Do 

As a Graphic Design Intern, you'll work alongside our creative team to support a wide variety of print and digital marketing initiatives. You'll gain exposure to the full creative process while contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact across the organization. 

Responsibilities may include: 

Designing and updating print and digital marketing materials 

Creating visual assets that align with established brand standards 

Assisting with advertising and promotional campaigns 

Creating and maintaining icons and graphics within Quartz's design library 

Editing, licensing, and preparing stock photography and digital assets 

Supporting internal and external communications initiatives 

Collaborating with designers, marketers, and business partners on a variety of creative projects 

Participating in creative reviews and contributing ideas to project discussions 

Examples of projects may include: 

Billboards and advertising materials 

Network maps and visual communication pieces 

Custom icon creation and library management 

Stock photo selection, licensing, and editing 

Marketing collateral for print and digital channels 

What You'll Learn 

During this internship, you'll have the opportunity to: 

Apply graphic design principles in a professional business environment 

Strengthen your skills using Adobe Creative Suite applications 

Gain experience working within established brand standards and guidelines 

Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative setting 

Develop communication and presentation skills through cross-functional teamwork 

Build professional portfolio pieces through meaningful project work 

Learn how creative teams support broader business and marketing objectives 

Qualifications:  

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must: 

Provide a link to their design portfolio on their résumé 

Demonstrate an interest in Marketing, Brand Development, and/or Graphic Design as a possible career path  

Have hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator) 

Have successfully completed at least one college-level course in Graphic Design or Design Fundamentals 

Be available to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027 

Graduate between December 2027 and May 2028 

Live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August 

Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat (June 1-4, 2027), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August) 

Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future 

Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.  

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.  

Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.