Design Strategy Intern

This is an exciting opportunity for a Design Strategy Internship in Washington, DC. with the dynamic, creative team at Throughline, a premier visual information design firm. Throughline Inc. is an enterprise design and strategy firm, headquartered in Washington, DC. We are strategists, designers, and communication experts committed to building powerful visual tools that inform and inspire stakeholders to work toward the success of their organization. Throughline is a 2016 Davey Award winner and a seven-time recipient of Inc. Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Visit www.throughline.com for more information.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a current Graduate Student interested in joining us for the Summer 2023 Internship season. You are a savvy go-getter with a demonstrated history of initiative and achievement. You are organized, enthusiastic, smart, and personable. You actively demonstrate an eagerness to learn.

Interested candidates will submit a resume and cover letter displaying how they meet the following requirements. Please note that a cover letter is mandatory, and applicants without one will not be considered for this role.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Support day-to-day activities in market research, business analytics, business development, strategy, and special projects as assigned
• Collaborate productively in large interdisciplinary teams
• Take on several projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, organize and communicate effectively
• Professional demeanor
• Proactive self-starter and cooperative spirit
• Flexible approach to the changing nature or work
• Familiar with creative processes and techniques including digital and design strategies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate student (will consider rising Seniors seeking degree in a related field of study)
• Students with agency (creative, brand, advertising) experience preferred
• Ability to work in our Washington DC office preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Throughline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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