Group 101--Summer Research Program Intern (Graphic Artist)
Date: Nov 21, 2024
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The ISR Systems and Architectures Group works directly with Department of Defense (DoD) senior leadership. We provide unbiased analysis on the DoD’s most urgent and challenging problems and recommend solutions that directly impact the course of our national defense strategy. The solutions we develop within the group often lead to advanced technology development, prototyping projects, and experimental testing, both within Lincoln Laboratory and beyond.
Job Description
The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Architectures Group is seeking a summer intern to work on graphics for projects related to the modeling and analysis of ISR and tactical systems.
The graphic artist intern works on illustrative and graphic content for technical staff and technical interns in the ISR Systems and Architectures Group. This work entails taking scientific and technical work and putting it in a format that is easier to understand when presented; ranging from layout design and typography, to representing data in the form of graphs, to illustrating scenarios that are taking place in different geographical landscapes. The intern will be responsible for following established workflows and managing deadlines. They will learn the Lincoln Laboratory and ISR Systems and Architectures Group graphic style and how to effectively manage assets and work with the group.
The intern will have assignment-based training on the job with regular mentorship, as well as opportunities to work and network with other graphic artists at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The intern will also receive guidance in other important practical skills, such as communication (with scientists, technical researchers, and peers), organizational and workflow strategies, and time management.
The intern will work onsite and will work closely with a superior from the Group graphics team. Office space, a laptop, and relevant design software are provided. No permanent position is available at the conclusion of this internship, although candidates may be considered for available positions with an official application.
The successful intern will be a student (undergraduate, graduate certificate, master’s degree or PhD candidate) with a focus in scientific and educational graphics and communication. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft PowerPoint is required. All work completed during this internship will be considered work for hire and will not be available for use in a personal portfolio.
Requirements
Qualifications for Internship:
- Must still be a student (undergraduate or graduate) through Fall of 2025
- Competence in Adobe Illustrator and PowerPoint
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated skill in the visual communication of ideas and messages
- Ability to collaborate or work independently
- A balance of creativity and pragmatism
Internship Application Requirements:
Need to provide:
- Current resume
- Portfolio containing 6-12 pieces of work in pdf format
- Link to website if applicable
- Two references
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41686
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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