Position Overview and Responsibilities

FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands. The Creative Studio at FleishmanHillard in Washington, D.C. is looking to hire a graphic design intern who is a passionate, innovative, creative thinker, with strong design aesthetics. Our design interns work closely with other members of the creative team on a wide range of real client work across multiple sectors.

FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.

At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen. Are you ready to join the team?

The Role

We’re looking for someone who has the ability to juggle a variety of projects and meet client expectations and deadlines. Candidates must have strong, well-rounded design skills and demonstrate those skills through a robust portfolio.

We depend on our interns heavily and treat them as a fully integrated member of our team. Our interns have the opportunity to work on a variety of print, digital, social, interactive and motion projects. This includes the early stages of some of our most exciting and challenging projects.

This is a full-time, paid internship with a three-month term. The internship program will be mostly virtual, with occasional opportunities to work on site in our D.C. office. We only consider applicants who submit an online portfolio or a PDF portfolio.

What We're Hoping to See

• Creative thinker and problem solver

• Knowledge of design fundamentals and principles

• Motivation and passion

• Ability to work easily in both large team environments, or independently

• Attention to detail

• Prioritization skills

• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is mandatory (especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)

• Be willing to experiment, comfortable trying new things, and not afraid to fail

Other Qualities Not Required

• Motion graphics and video editing (specifically After Effects and/or Final Cut Pro)

• Print production experience

• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS

• To be considered, it is MANDATORYto provide a link to an online portfolio or a PDF (no more than 5MB please!) that demonstrates the above skills.

About the Creative Studio

We are a team of designers, video producers, editors, animators and big creative thinkers. Our studio is small, but mighty and services the entire FleishmanHillard network. We pride ourselves on our work and our ability to deliver strategic, creative solutions.

We’re hard workers, but are a laidback and close-knit group. If you’re passionate about design, and thrive working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the FleishmanHillard DC Office

FleishmanHillard’s Washington, D.C., office is one of the most prominent public relations offices in the D.C. metro area. With eight practice areas covering health communications & behavior change, social & innovation, creative, public affairs, crisis, brand & corporate reputation, media relations, and tech, the D.C. office touches a unique portfolio of clients across a wide variety of sectors. Employees in the D.C. office come from a variety of backgrounds in public relations and government policy to provide the highest-quality counsel for our clients.

Our Story

We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive — both at work and in life — you’re free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together. A combination of our employee experience, industry-leading client work, global community service and contributions to inclusion has earned FleishmanHillard recognition as 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $17.20-$22.00 per hour.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.