• Job Description

  Req#: GRAPH003159

  This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.

  Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

  • Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
  • Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
  • In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

  Tentative 2025 Internship Dates:

  Full time during the program dates, then part-time adjusted to meet the needs of the department and school schedules, for up to 1 year or 1040 hours.

  • Semester students: May 19th to July 25th
  • Quarter students: June 16th to August 22nd

  DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

  Sound Transit’s Strategy Department oversees agency, passenger, and system expansion communications throughout the Puget Sound region – Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link. The graphic design intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that oversees our creative, brand, and graphic design services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.

  PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  JOB DUTIES:

  • Assist design team members with production of various print and digital products using established brand standards, templates, and assets. Examples include:
    • Flyers, brochures, mailers
    • Digital marketing images, banners, and ads
    • Passenger wayfinding signage
  • Daily file management (SharePoint) following established file system and standards.
  • Regular client and team communication (Office 365 tools, in-person and remote meetings), including a weekly design team meeting.

  POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

  • New service and station openings in 2025 and 2026 — 1 Line extension to Federal Way, 2 Line extension across Lake Washington (I-90 bridge), NE 130th St infill station.
  • Future service and capital project engagement support (general).
  • Agency marketing initiatives (FIFA World Cup).
  • Capital Signage design support (for stations and facilities).
  • Internal and executive communication support (general).

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Business Management, Communication, Program Management, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.

  Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

  • Familiarity with principles and fundamentals of graphic and/or visual design (print and digital), including layout, typography, photography/illustration, color usage, information hierarchy, mapping, and trends.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative applications; specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Interest in communications/marketing, public policy, and transportation.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills in-person, by telephone, and via email, and a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments and to work on multiple project teams and subjects simultaneously.

  ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

  • Methods and techniques used in the development of graphic presentations, drawing, and photo-editing.
  • Printing and print production practices, procedures, and processes.
  • User-centered design practices. Knowledge in user-flows and prototyping would be beneficial, but not required.
  • Experience with Figma (not required).

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is performed in a standard office environment.
  • Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery when visiting job sites during construction and when working in the field.
  • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

  Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Sound Transit, officially the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is a public transit agency serving the Seattle metropolitan area in the US state of Washington.

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