Visual Communications and Brand Designer Intern

Job descriptionCompany DescriptionBlueChips is pioneering a new computational foundation for defense infrastructure, leveraging advanced mathematics to develop innovative solutions for modern defense challenges. Operating at the intersection of defense, innovation and critical infrastructure, BlueChips is committed to enabling resilient, future-ready systems. With a focus on precision and innovation, the company supports mission-critical applications and advancements. BlueChips is headquartered in New York City and seeks students dedicated to driving impactful change.Role DescriptionWe are seeking a summer intern for a Visual Communications and Brand Systems role. This is an unpaid internship designed for a NYC-based college student interested in brand design, AI-assisted creative production, presentation design, visual storytelling, and strategic communications. The intern will work closely with BlueChips leadership to support the creation and refinement of Image and Video content, pitch decks, presentations, one-pagers, diagrams, templates, visual research, and public-facing brand materials.This role will involve both traditional creative workflows and emerging AI-enabled design processes, including the use of generative AI image and video tools, AI agent automation for creative tasks, and standard design and production software such as Cinema 4D, After Effects, Premiere, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and related tools. Responsibilities include organizing approved brand assets, translating leadership notes into polished visual formats, creating visual frameworks and presentation graphics, supporting motion and video assets when needed, and helping maintain brand consistency across approved materials.The intern should be comfortable experimenting with new creative technologies while maintaining strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and discretion. All work must be created from approved briefs, approved assets, sanitized internal materials, and public-facing information only.QualificationsStrong interest in visual communication, brand systems, presentation design, and storytellingExperience or coursework in graphic design, video editing, visual communication, branding, media, marketing, motion design, 3D design, or a related fieldInterest in AI-assisted design workflows, including generative AI image and video tools, creative automation, and AI agent-based production supportAI Production suites such as ComfyUI, Freepik, Runway, Eleven Labs is a plus.Overall polished artistic aesthetic with a strong sense of color, composition, and artistry.Strong Creative PortfolioAbility to create clean layouts, diagrams, timelines, icons, and presentation graphicsFamiliarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Notion, or similar platformsExperience or interest in Cinema 4D, After Effects, Premiere, motion graphics, video editing, or 3D design is a plusStrong organization, file management, and attention to detailAbility to receive creative direction, apply feedback, and revise work quicklyStrong written and verbal communication skillsGood judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or non-public company informationInterest in defense, aerospace, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, deep technology, or strategic brand communications is a plusMust be a college student based in or near New York City for the summer role