Creative Design Intern

About the job

Shooting Stars Foundation (SSF) supports scholars through their academic journey and into meaningful careers, and sustains a growing community of alumni, corporate volunteers, and partners around that mission.

We're looking for a creative Design Intern who can turn ideas, stories, and information into engaging visual communication. This role is ideal for someone who loves design and wants hands-on experience translating real impact stories of students, scholarships, and communities into visuals that inspire donors and stakeholders to act. You'll get to work across formats, experiment with new tools, and see your designs directly support a nonprofit's mission.

• Position Title: Creative Design Intern
• Type: Internship with availability of 15 hours per week, flexible around college schedules. 
• Stipend: Rs 4,000 - 5,000 per month (depending on experience)
• Location: Chennai (Hybrid - Minimum 1-2 days a week at Nungambakkam office)
• Availability: Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend availabilities as needed

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What You'll Do

• Design newsletters, emailers, and PowerPoint decks
• Create social media and digital communication creatives
• Develop layouts, templates, and visual assets
• Adapt content across formats while maintaining brand consistency
• Experiment with AI tools to improve design and creative workflows
• Work with the team on ideas, edits, and iterations

What We're Looking For

• College student studying Design, Visual Communication, Media, Marketing, or a related field
• Good eye for layout, typography, and visual presentation
• Comfortable with Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools
• Curious and comfortable experimenting with AI tools
• Creative, detail-oriented, and open to feedback
• A portfolio or samples of your work is a plus