About the role#
The Design Intern joins the Creative and Campaigns team to help bring the mission and brand to life. You will work alongside designers, artists, and filmmakers to create marketing materials and internal resources. This role adapts to your specific skills and interests to ensure you gain hands-on experience while contributing to our global work. This is a paid internship program running from January 11 to April 9, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support global campaigns through creative execution.
- Create social media graphics and handle layout design.
- Assist with digital UX/UI design tasks.
- Contribute to projects based on your specific design or technical skillset.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of the internship.
- At least one prior professional internship or significant leadership experience.
- Experience in graphic design, digital design, film creation, video editing, or illustration.
- Ability to commit to 30-40 hours per week during standard business hours.
- A mature orthodox Christian faith.
Location & details#
This position is based in Washington, DC. You may work fully remote, or in a hybrid capacity with onsite days in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are looking for candidates who can commit to a full-time schedule during standard business hours.
About International Justice Mission
International Justice Mission is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997. It works to protect people in poverty from violence, including slavery and the abuse of power. The organization partners with local authorities in 18 countries to strengthen justice systems. It maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees and is based in Arlington, Virginia.
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