Graphic Design Intern

Trilon Group Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

On-site Charlotte Internship Junior Graphic Design

Entry-level Graphic Design role at Trilon Group. Charlotte · internship.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You’ll format RFQ, RFP, and SOQ materials to meet client requirements
You’ll create graphics for career fairs, trade shows, recruiting, and other campaigns
You’ll develop and publish content on LinkedIn and other approved social platforms
You’ll apply brand standards across print and digital materials
You’ll collaborate with marketing, business development, and leadership on visual solutions

What you bring

You’re pursuing or recently completed a degree in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or a related field
You’ll show design ability through academic, personal, or professional portfolio work
You’re proficient with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat in Adobe Creative Suite
You understand typography, color, composition, layout, and preparing files for different formats
You communicate well, work independently and with teams, respond to feedback, and meet deadlines

Who this fits

You’ll suit this internship if you want hands-on design work supporting aviation and engineering marketing. The role is onsite in Charlotte and is offered for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, with one Graphic Design or Marketing Intern recruited per semester.

From the employer

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 30 years, TBE employs more than 95 professionals.

TBE is seeking motivated Graphic Design Interns to join our Marketing & Branding team at a growing civil engineering firm specializing in aviation projects. We are recruiting for one Graphic Design or Marketing Intern per semester during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. This role provides hands-on experience creating visual content for proposals, marketing campaigns, events, and digital platforms. The intern will help translate creative briefs into engaging and professional materials that support business development, recruiting, and brand visibility within the aviation and engineering industries.

Proposal Support: Assist in designing and formatting RFQ/RFP and SOQ materials, ensuring professional layouts, production, graphics, and compliance with client requirements.
Marketing Collateral: Create visual assets for career fairs, trade shows, recruiting events, and other marketing initiatives.
Social Media Management: Support content creation and posting on LinkedIn and other approved platforms, helping to showcase projects, expertise, and company culture.
Brand Development: Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all digital and print materials.
Design & Layout: Utilize typography, color, imagery, and layout principles to produce professional graphics for print and digital channels.
File Preparation: Prepare files for print or digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and quality.
Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, business development, and leadership teams to develop visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively.

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field
Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills (academic, personal, or professional work)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat (Mac & PC)
Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout
Experience preparing files for print and digital formats
Ability to adapt designs for multiple mediums and platforms

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

Basic understanding of marketing, branding, or social media best practices
Experience with content creation for blogs, emails, or digital campaigns
Interest in aviation or engineering industry marketing
Familiarity with event planning, trade shows, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
Understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, CMS platforms) to support website updates and digital content
Possess creativity, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to learn, with attention to detail being crucial
Ability to work independently and in a team, accept constructive feedback, manage time effectively, and work under deadlines