Visual Design, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall)

Visual Design, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall) Department: Office of Talent Acquisition Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 Position Title: Visual Design, Emerging Talent Intern Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate) All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location with a minimum of 20hrs per a week. The Emerging Talent team is responsible for attracting, engaging, and developing early-career talent for the MTA. We manage internship programs, student outreach, and recruitment initiatives to build a strong pipeline of future professionals. The assignment involves creating a library of reusable design assets, such as illustrations and templates and developing branded engagement materials for career fairs, including games, pinwheels, and Q&A boards. The role requires strong design skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, basic video‑editing abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects while following brand guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES: Designing presentation templates and branded decks used across internship/fellowship programs & Info-Sessions. Creating branded materials for career fairs, recruitment events, and university engagements. Designing flyers, signage, and digital assets for internal and external events. Developing iconography, illustrations, and thematic visuals aligned with Emerging Talent branding. Supporting social and digital content needs for talent program spotlights and campaigns. Updating and maintaining visual consistency across program documents, guides, and onboarding materials. Assisting with layout design for internal communications on MailChimp. Supporting the creation of motion graphics or basic video edits for promotional content. Collaborating with team members to ensure visuals meet accessibility and brand guidelines. Performing additional design-related tasks as assigned. PROJECTS: Design Library Project: Creating a library of reusable design assets (Illustrations & templates). Branded Fair Experience Project: Designing engagement assets for career fairs (branded games, pin‑wheels, and or Q&A boards). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must. The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills. The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively. The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Basic skills in video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar). Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, and color theory. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines. Portfolio showcasing design work is strongly preferred. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA. Major(s) Preferred: Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, Digital Media, Illustration, Media Arts & Design, or related field. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted. MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobvite, Inc.