Graphic Design Undergraduate Internship

IAE Graphics Design Internship - Fall 2026 (Finance)

This internship supports U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance. Applicants must remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for the duration of the internship. Individuals who have already graduated prior to the internship start date are not eligible for this position.

Please Note: Authorization to work in the United States (including F-1 OPT/CPT, H-1B, or other employment authorization) does not satisfy this requirement. S. citizens to be eligible for this internship. Applicants who do not meet these eligibility requirements cannot be considered for this internship.

Graphic Design Internship - Fall 2026

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility.

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and a SOFWERX student intern.

Because this internship is partially funded by the U.Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.

This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.

This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Engage in employee events, such as team building

Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request

Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance

S. citizen.

S. security clearance due to Department of Defense program requirements.

Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local University

Demonstrated experience in graphic design, visual communication, or digital media (coursework or portfolio required)

Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); Basic understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy

Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Create visually engaging graphics to support SOFWERX events, experiments, demonstrations, outreach activities, and ecosystem partners.

Design digital and print assets for internal and external communication channels, including social media, presentations, reports, websites, and promotional materials.

Collaborate with project teams to develop visual concepts that translate technical and operational ideas into clear, compelling designs.

Prepare graphics for multiple formats and platforms, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and visual consistency.

Support basic motion graphics and visual elements (e.g., animated graphics, simple reels, or visual recaps) as needed.

Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, incorporating feedback to iterate and improve creative work.