Graphic Design Intern
At a glance
Junior Graphic Design role at Hire Hangar. Remote, South Africa · contract.
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What you'll do
- Design graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns and digital ads
- Produce marketing pieces such as presentations, brochures and infographics
- Use brand guidelines across visual work while practicing photo retouching and layout
- Translate briefs into visuals, then make accurate revisions after feedback
- Organize design files and asset libraries, bringing new ideas to the work
What you bring
- You are currently studying graphic design, visual communication, digital media or a related subject at university or college
- Your student, personal or freelance portfolio demonstrates creativity and a strong eye for layout, typography and color
- You have working ability with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma or Canva, plus professional written and spoken English
- You can handle several assignments, meet deadlines, work independently and use remote collaboration platforms
Who this fits
This unpaid, remote internship is aimed at university or college students seeking practical design work and portfolio pieces. You’ll work around US time zones. A video recording is required during the application process.
From the employer
Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern (Unpaid)
Location | Remote
Time Zone | US Time Zones (EST–PST)
About the Internship:
This is an unpaid internship for university students who want real-world design experience and a stronger portfolio. You'll learn by working alongside our team on real projects like social media posts, marketing materials, and brand visuals, with hands-on guidance and feedback the whole way. If you love design and want to see your work out in the world, this is a great place to start.
What You'll Work On:
Designing graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns, and digital ads
Creating marketing materials such as presentations, brochures, flyers, and infographics
Learning to apply brand guidelines consistently across all visual content
Building your skills in photo editing, image retouching, and layout
Collaborating with the team to turn ideas and briefs into clear, engaging visuals
Getting regular feedback on your work and revising quickly and accurately
Keeping design files and asset libraries organized
Bringing fresh ideas and staying current with design trends
What You'll Get:
Real projects you can add to your portfolio
Mentorship and direct feedback from our team
Experience working remotely with a fast-growing company on US time zones
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a university or college program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field
A portfolio (student, personal, or freelance work) that shows creativity and a strong sense of layout, typography, and color
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Figma or Canva
Strong written and spoken English with a clear, professional communication style
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
Must be comfortable working remotely and fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar). Applications without these skills will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous freelance, volunteer, or academic project experience with real clients or organizations
Basic knowledge of motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar)
Interest in social media trends and digital marketing
Exposure to working with US or UK-based companies or teams
Tools & Technology:
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Figma and/or Canva
Please NOTE:
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.
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