Emerson collective

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Graphic Designer

Oakland, CA Full Time
Overview

Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. 

Emerson Collective’s summer internship program places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, recent college graduates - in paid internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners XQ Institute, E Pluribus Unum, and Chicago CRED

We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.

The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from June 15 through August 7, 2026. A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place June 10–12. See below for more details.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Opportunity

XQ Institute is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so every student graduates ready to succeed in college, career, and real life. 

As the Graphic Design intern, you’ll work closely with XQ’s Product and Creative team, contributing to visual storytelling and brand experiences that inspire students and educators nationwide. This role offers hands-on experience in design systems, campaign design, and direct contribution to product innovation that supports XQ’s mission to transform high school education. You’ll collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to create compelling visuals that connect audiences to XQ’s work, while learning how design supports innovation, communication, and impact at a mission-driven organization.