Spring 2026- Graphic Design and UX Design Intern

Capstone is a leading policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm with locations in Washington, DC, Houston, New York, Paris, London, and Mumbai. We advise institutional investors and corporations on how changes in state, federal, and international policy will impact investments. Capstone leads coverage of public policy investments affecting financial and business services, energy and environment, healthcare, TMT, and more. Our professionals analyze policy to uncover risks, opportunities, and, along the way, unique business and investment strategies for our clients. We live at the nexus of policy and investment. Capstone’s internship program is designed to help college students gain experience in a variety of sectors, setting them up for success. Content strategy interns will gain valuable sector based exposure and contribute meaningfully to both client facing work and marketing activities. Our interns are asked to take on a significant amount of responsibility, with support from senior analysts and mentors.  

Detailed Description 

The Graphics and Digital Product Design Intern will assist Capstone’s Content Strategy team in creating visuals, designs for digital products, and marketing materials that help us tell clear and engaging stories about how policy and regulation will impact business and investment strategies. The design intern will work within the Content Strategy team, which is responsible for ensuring Capstone’s marketing materials and products are accurate, high-value, and easy to understand. The ideal candidate has an excellent eye for design and can help execute the content team’s ideas for graphics and digital products that create a superior client experience. We are seeking an individual willing to effectively implement the vision of stakeholders and willing to contribute new ideas to create memorable interactions with Capstone’s brand and products. 

This is a full-time internship that runs from January 12 through April 17 and is based in our Washington, DC, office.

Capstone is a US-based strategy and consulting firm with offices across the US, Europe, and India. The ideal candidate will be skilled in communicating across time zones and willing to learn about relevant topics, including finance and policy.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• Help design print and digital materials such as magazine-style reports, social media graphics, interactive data visualizations, presentations, email marketing campaigns, and more 
• Help maintain and develop client web portal and digital products (e.g., data visualizations, report library)  
• Collaborate with a variety of experts in the organization to develop visuals that help tell complex stories 

Ideal Qualifications 

• Pursuing a degree in a design-related field such as graphic design, digital design, communication design, or an equivalent qualification 
• Must have (and be prepared to walk through) updated design portfolio 
• Should be willing to work on multiple projects  
• Experience with formatting complex content into visually appealing layouts  
• Interest in international and US policy and finance 
• Ability to communicate fluently in an all-English business environment with a firm grasp of spelling and grammar 
• Experience with (or ability to learn) responsive email design using HTML, CSS, or comparable alternatives 
• Experience with website and UX design  or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of current social media trends and platforms, including LinkedIn 
• Experience with the following tools, or similar: Microsoft Office; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign or comparable alternatives; WordPress; Tableau 
• Work Ethic: Willing to take the time to master the details and ability to ask questions to get to the right answer 

What We Offer 

• Exposure to a wide range of industries, geographies, and deals 
• Access to client relationships and conversations 
• Regular mentoring and training opportunities 
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment which values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for superior research 

Who Can Apply: 

• Open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors and those in entering the final year of their masters program
• High academic achievement
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Students from any major are considered, but must show an interest in policy and investments
• Preference will be given to those who can report to our DC office 4 days a week. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.