Graphic Artist Intern

Who We Are

Aptima is a technological leader in the national security industry. Our mission is to drive the future of national security by engineering scalable solutions that fuse technological innovation with human potential to transform how individuals and teams train, develop, and perform in mission-critical environments.

Our culture is rooted in our core values, which have evolved over time and our employees have embraced: Integrity, Ingenuity, Excellence, Respect, Engagement, Teamwork. At our core, Aptima researches, develops, and innovates within an area that engineering firms largely ignore, the human component. To impact the world in meaningful ways, you must bring those innovations to light, and that is precisely what we do.

How You'll Make an Impact

We are looking for a creative and motivated Graphic Artist Intern to join our Strategic Communications team starting in January 2026. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who is passionate about visual storytelling, brand design, and digital media. You'll work closely with our designers and business development professionals to create engaging visuals of our solutions that support our brand identity and communication goals. Some key responsibilities will include:

• Develop graphics that tell complex technical solution stories for proposals and customer briefings
• Assist in designing digital and print materials, including social media graphics, web assets, presentations, posters, and brochures
• Support brand consistency by following established design guidelines and templates
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and execute creative concepts for campaigns and projects
• Prepare artwork files for production and delivery (print and digital)
• Participate in feedback sessions to refine and improve design work
• Stay up to date with current design trends, tools, and techniques

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Multimedia Arts, or a related field
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus)
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of aesthetics
• Good communication and time management skills
• A creative mindset with a willingness to learn and take feedback
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance