Graphic Design Intern
Graphic Design Intern
We are seeking a motivated and creative Graphic Design Intern to join our team and support the development of engaging visual and video-based assets across a variety of internal and learning-focused channels. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or early-career designer who is interested in both visual design and learning design to gain hands-on experience and build a strong portfolio.
Your role at Dynatrace
What You’ll Do
Design & Video Creation
- Assist in creating visual assets such as infographics, banners, icons, slide layouts, and digital graphics for learning materials, SharePoint sites, newsletters, presentations, and internal communications.
- Support the creation and editing of short-form videos, such as motion graphics, screen recordings, basic animations, or learning-related video content.
Collaborate & Learn
- Work closely with graphic designers, instructional designers, and cross-functional partners to understand project goals and audience needs.
- Learn how visual and video design supports effective learning experiences and business outcomes.
Iterate & Improve
- Revise designs and video assets based on feedback, gaining experience working within brand, accessibility, and learning guidelines.
- Apply feedback to improve clarity, engagement, and visual storytelling.
Build Foundations in Design & Learning
- Apply and continue developing core skills in typography, color, layout, visual hierarchy, and basic accessibility.
- Gain exposure to learning design concepts, such as learner engagement, clarity, and content flow.
- Stay curious about design, video, and learning trends, tools, and best practices.
Project Support
- Assist with multiple small projects while learning how to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
What will help you succeed
Minimum Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or certification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, Learning Design, or a related field.
- Basic proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or video tools such as Premiere Pro or After Effects (academic experience is fine).
- Interest in video creation and designing for learning or education.
- Foundational understanding of visual design principles.
- Openness to feedback, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to manage time effectively and follow through on assigned tasks.
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Coursework or personal projects related to eLearning, instructional design, or learning experience design (LXD).
- Familiarity with or interest in tools such as Articulate Rise and/or Storyline.
- Experience with simple motion graphics, animation, or screen capture videos.
- A small portfolio or samples of design and/or video work (student work welcome).
Why you will love being a Dynatracer
- Dynatrace is a leader in unified observability and security.
- We provide a culture of excellence with competitive compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance.
- Our employees work with the largest cloud providers, including AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, and other leading partners worldwide to create strategic alliances.
- The Dynatrace platform uses cutting-edge technologies, including our own Davis hypermodal AI, to help our customers modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and enable flawless digital experiences.
- Over 50% of the Fortune 100 companies are current customers of Dynatrace.
Compensation and Rewards
- $26/hour
- Hybrid in Detroit, MI
- Full-time: 40 hours/week
- June 8th - August 14th
Nearest Major Market: Detroit