Communications and Design Intern Spring 2026

Company Information

Storyline Strategies seeking a Design Intern for Spring 2026 who is passionate about information design and has an exceptional eye for detail. This is an incredible opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and professional connections within a fast-paced market research environment.

Qualifications

• You're a college junior or senior, recent graduate, or a young professional with a keen interest in design within the market research or communications consulting world.
• Strong communication skills (a priority for a remote role).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in visual execution.
• Background, experience, or relevant coursework in graphic design, visual media, market research, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of information design principles and the ability to translate data into clear visuals.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or comparable professional software (intermediate or working knowledge at minimum).

Duties

• Designing and formatting internal and client deliverables, with a strong focus on Google Slides presentations—as well as memos, infographics, and videos.
• Creating visual elements that adhere to established brand guidelines.
• Executing precise data visualizations that accurately and effectively communicate complex information.
• Ensuring that all designs strictly adhere to brand and reporting guidelines, maintaining consistency and a high level of accuracy across all materials.
• Gaining an understanding of how effective design enhances our research and recommendations.

How to Apply

Apply with external link.

Include:

Resume (1 page maximum)
- Highlight coursework, internships, or projects that involve presentation design, data visualization, graphic design, or storytelling with data.

Design Portfolio
- 3 to 5 examples of your best work — including data visualizations, slide designs, or infographics.
-At least 1 project that shows how you used data to tell a story visually.
-At least 1 example of presentation design (ideally in Google Slides or similar).
-A short process explanation for at least 1 project — show how you moved from raw data or information to your final design.

-Cover Letter (1 page maximum)
- Tell us about a time you designed something that helped others understand complex information.
-Describe how you approach translating data or research findings into a clear visual story.
-Why are you interested in working with a research and strategy team?

-Availability (including start/end dates and specific days/hours if known)

Application Deadline

December 5th, 2025

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