Graphic Design Intern

Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country. Get your hands on actual projects, and at the same time, prepare for a truly awesome career in aerospace and defense. This is not your parent’s internship program – you won’t be getting coffee and ordering lunch. Our Interns have the unique experience of getting both mentoring and coaching while working side by side with recognized industry experts on real-world assignments directly related to their field of study. Bring your knowledge and desire to learn, and we will provide the experience. Summer internships are typically 10-12 weeks starting in late May/early June and work an average of 40 hours a week. Depending on satisfactory completion of certain criteria during your internship, you may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will be part of the Capture Center of Excellence (CCE) team. You'll ask questions, get involved, bring your ideas, attend meetings, complete assignments as tasked, and learn from our team of Sr Graphic Designers and Proposal Managers. You'll have the opportunity to learn fundamental business processes and procedures, build your graphic design foundation through practice and mentorship, and participate in an in-depth program built by our University Recruiting team that includes cross-functional workshops and meeting with leadership to gain understanding of the business and SNC culture.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

The Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for creating diagrams, designing infographics, and photo editing in support of government proposals under supervision of the Sr Graphic Design Team. They will also support the team with creating customer and executive presentations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• Minimum GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is required 
• Must demonstrate a keen eye for detail and accuracy in all work
• Must have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and find innovative solutions to design challenges
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is required 
• Experience with PowerPoint, with an emphasis on creating visually appealing presentations is required
• Must have the ability to translate complex data into clear, visually compelling graphics and charts
• Must have illustration skills to produce detailed and accurate visual representations
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using AI tools to enhance and streamline the graphic design workflow, including generating designs, enhancing images, and automating repetitive design tasks
• Understanding of the print production process, including knowledge of color theory, CMYK vs. RGB, prepress, and printing techniques is preferred 
• Foundational knowledge of 3D software (e.g., Blender, SketchUp) to assist with basic 3D rendering tasks is preferred 
• Basic understanding of video editing techniques and software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects) is preferred 
• Experience with Visio is preferred 
• Previous internship or project experience in a professional setting is preferred 

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $18.13 - $31.72. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.