Paid Graphic Design Internship

Rising Tide Interactive is currently accepting Graphic Design internship applications for our paid Summer/Fall 2024 Internship Program. Our interns will have the opportunity to join us in our work with Democratic and Progressive campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Also: *every* internship comes with training and mentoring opportunities (this isn’t a gimmick; we want to help you learn!).

What you'll do:

Produce additional sizes and versions of existing static and motion graphics for online platforms

Create original graphic assets for design and video projects

Find and select stock imagery and video for a variety of projects

Create original designs for ads and email graphics

Assist the Creative Team with other tasks that align with your skills and goals

The important stuff:

Paid internship? Yep! We pay $17/hour

Full-time position (up to 35 hours/week)

Summer/Fall internships typically run from May 27th to December 12th, but we’re flexible with start/end dates.

This position is based in our office in Washington, DC. This position will work a hybrid schedule, with two days a week in the office and three days remotely. All RTI employees are expected to be up-to-date on all COVID vaccinations and boosters. We will provide a laptop.

Nuts & bolts:

Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on Monday, May 6th and must include a resume and portfolio or work samples. Final selection decisions will be communicated by Friday, May 17th.

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is required for this position.

About Rising Tide Interactive:

Rising Tide Interactive works with Democratic campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Since 2011, we’ve worked with clients like Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, FWD.us, Voto Latino, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, DSCC, DGA, World Central Kitchen, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. We’re ready for our best election cycle yet in 2024.

Excited about this role but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always looking for talented people of all backgrounds to join our team. We prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please email with the subject line “Accommodations Request”.

Rising Tide Interactive participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Rising Tide Interactive is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Rising Tide Interactive can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Rising Tide Interactive can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.