The Career Center is currently recruiting for our next great Graphic Design Intern for Summer 2026 through Spring 2027.
Learn more about the position and Apply Here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10883481
We would also like to congratulate our current graphic design intern, Samantha Nguyen, on her upcoming graduation this May. Get to know a little about Samantha and more about her experience working as our graphic design intern for the past two years with this Q&A:
Name: Samantha Nguyen
Pronouns: She/Her
Semester of Internship: Fall 2024-Spring 2026
Major: Graphic Design
Current Class Level: Senior
This semester I completed a(n)...: Internship
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): UMBC Career Center
Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, Maryland
Title of position: Graphic Design Intern
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:
I create graphics and promotional materials for career-related events hosted by the Career Center, both for digital and print.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I learned about the position at the UMBC Career Month Industry Fair for Creative Careers, where I spoke with my employer about my portfolio and the role. I then found the role on Handshake and applied shortly after.
What resources did you use to find your current experience?
UMBC Career Month, Industry Fair.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?
I enjoyed learning how to branch my designs across multiple formats and the considerations involved in translating a composition into a different layout. I also enjoyed improving my technical attention to detail.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
My work adds visual interest to career-related events at UMBC and effectively communicates information to students through engaging design.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Be adaptable and flexible in your work, and be open to seeking feedback to improve your designs and learn new skills.
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
I really appreciated the various opportunities the Career Center provides to UMBC students, which I came to realize once working directly with the organization. There are many events provided that can help a student network and navigate their career journey; I recommend taking advantage of these resources early in their college years, and I wish I had done so in my college experience.