Job Title: Graphic Design Internship

Company: Deca Defense

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Unpaid Internship (25 hours per week)

ITAR Restriction: In compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

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About Us

Deca Defense exclusively serves Defense OEMs and the DoD, specializing in Edge AI and autonomous systems engineering. Our mission is clear: eliminate warfighter pain points by developing custom autonomous solutions that directly resolve critical field challenges. We integrate advanced autonomy with embedded AI to deliver precise, mission-critical solutions at the tactical edge.

What sets Deca Defense apart is our team, comprised of veterans who have transitioned from the battlefield to a critical capacity behind the scenes. These individuals bring irreplaceable real-world insights from varied deployments directly to our solutions. We deliver autonomy-driven solutions tailored to the harsh realities of the tactical edge.

Position Overview:

We’re offering an unpaid internship for a Marketing Graphics Design Intern to support Deca Defense’s branding, outreach, and technical marketing materials. This role is for someone with a strong technical design skillset, capable of translating complex defense and AI concepts into clear, visually compelling assets.

The ideal candidate understands design tools, digital media, and branding fundamentals. You’ll get hands-on experience creating assets that directly shape how our company is perceived by Defense OEMs, the DoD, and technical audiences.

Key Learning Opportunities and Responsibilities:

• Develop marketing graphics, infographics, and technical diagrams for use in presentations, reports, and outreach campaigns.
• Create digital assets for web, social media, and technical documentation with a consistent brand identity.
• Work with engineers to translate complex AI/FPGA/defense concepts into simple, compelling visuals.
• Gain practical experience in visual storytelling tailored to technical and defense audiences.
• Learn to apply design principles to: proposals, pitch decks, and DoD-facing reports.
• Participate in the creation of design systems, templates, and asset libraries for future use.
• Explore how design integrates with strategic marketing in a defense-focused, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Learning Objectives:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign.
• Familiarity with creating vector graphics, scalable assets, and brand-consistent templates.
• Ability to handle technical diagrams and data visualizations with accuracy.
• Basic motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve) is a plus.
• Interest in defense, aerospace, or technology branding is a strong differentiator.

Why Join Us:

• Work on projects that directly impact how defense-focused AI technology is presented to OEMs and the DoD.
• Learn how design supports high-value proposals, technical communications, and mission-driven messaging.
• Build a portfolio with assets designed for real-world use in a highly specialized, competitive field.
• Collaborate with a team where technical depth and real-world experience drive the mission.

How to Apply: If you have a passion for AI and graphic design, and you meet the qualifications listed above, we would like to hear from you. Please note that this is an unpaid internship. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.