Visual Arts Graphic Design Internship

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and creative individual to join our team as a Graphic Design Intern for the department of Strategic Communication Education and Outreach. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply graphic design skills in a healthcare setting as we seek to improve the overall patient and family experience through visual storytelling.

Job Description

As a Graphic Design Intern at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you will play an important role in helping us convey the compassionate and caring nature of our hospital through visual media. This internship provides a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with a creative team and gain hands-on experience in graphic design. As you develop your skills you will build a meaningful portfolio and contribute to projects that make a positive impact on our patients, families, and health care professionals at St. Jude and across the world.

Job Responsibilities

1. Graphic Design

• Create visually engaging graphics for a range of digital and print materials, including handouts, social media content, and promotional collateral.
• Work closely with the other members of the visual arts team to ensure brand consistency in all design elements.
• Translate complex medical information into easily understandable and visually appealing infographics and educational materials. 
• Prepare files for both print and digital distribution.
• Design layouts and reusable templates that follow St. Jude brand standards, including approved typography, color palettes, logos, and imagery.
• Apply accessibility and health literacy best practices, such as readable type sizes, sufficient color contrast, clear visual hierarchy, and alternative text, so materials serve patients and families with diverse needs and languages.
• Incorporate feedback from reviewers and stakeholders, manage revisions, and proofread and quality-check final files before delivery.

2. Collaboration

• Collaborate with team members and other hospital staff to conceptualize and execute visual projects.
• Attend meetings and actively participate in project planning and brainstorming sessions.
• Contribute creative ideas and suggestions to enhance visual communication strategies.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining photography equipment and studio spaces.

3. Asset Management

• Organize, tag, and maintain design files and templates in the department's digital asset library using consistent file-naming conventions and metadata.
• Maintain version control and archive final, approved files so assets are easy to locate, share, and reuse.
• Assist with auditing existing assets to identify outdated, duplicate, or off-brand materials for update or retirement.
• Help maintain a library of reusable brand elements, such as logos, icons, templates, and approved color palettes.

4. Project Workflow

• Manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing tasks to meet deadline.
• Use the team's project intake and tracking tools to log requests, update project status, and document completed work.
• Follow established review and approval processes, including medical and brand reviews, before materials are finalized.
• Stay current on design trends, software updates, and best practices in healthcare and patient-centered design.

Job Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to photography, graphic design, visual arts, or a relevant field (preferred.
• A strong passion for visual storytelling and a creative mindset.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of photography equipment and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Required upon application: A portfolio, or relevant work samples, showcasing photography and graphic design skill.

Benefits to you

• Practical experience in applying your photography and graphic design skills in a healthcare setting.
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission of improving healthcare communication.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced communication professionals.
• Networking opportunities within the healthcare industry.

 

Deadline to submit application

Applications will close on December 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CT.