Graphic Design & Creative Intern

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Title: Graphic Design & Creative Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary

Primary Location: Dallas, TX (hybrid schedule available; remote participation may be considered based on department/team needs)

About Applied Digital: 

At Applied Digital (APLD), we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms. 

Our Values:

Our work and culture are grounded in the following core values:

•    Built for Action: We move with purpose, focus on outcomes, and translate ideas into execution.

•    Integrity First: We operate with transparency, accountability, and respect in everything we do.

•    Pioneering Spirit: We challenge convention, embrace innovation, and explore new ways to drive impact.

•    Disciplined Execution: We combine speed with structure, ensuring quality, reliability, and follow‑through.

•    Community Commitment: We work collaboratively and responsibly, recognizing our role in supporting teams, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are: 

•    Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution. 

•    Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers. 

•    Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards. 

At APLD, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution. 

Position Summary:

The APLD Intern is a part time, temporary position designed to provide students with hands on experience during the summer (May to August 2026) to support Applied Digital’s business operations. Interns are matched to teams based on their interests, background, and organizational needs and contribute to meaningful, project based work across departments such as IT, Accounting/Finance, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Operations, and Development.

This role offers exposure to APLD’s cross functional, collaborative environment, with opportunities to build foundational business and technical skills, receive mentorship, and gain insight into how digital tools, processes, and teams work together to support APLD’s mission. The internship is primarily based in Dallas, Texas, with remote participation available depending on team and project needs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the creative team in executing ongoing projects across video, social media campaigns, presentations, infographics, website content, and newsletters.
• Assist in designing social media graphics, marketing collateral, and internal/external communications.
• Contribute to presentation and deck creation for executive and corporate use.
• Help bring campaign concepts to life through clean, on-brand visual assets.
• Collaborate closely with the in-house creative and marketing team to maintain visual consistency across all channels.
• Assist with light motion graphics or video editing as needed.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (junior or senior preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required; After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, modern design work
• Understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for aesthetics and brand consistency
• Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and iterate quickly
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Essential Skills: 

•    Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.

•    Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.

•    Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.

•    Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.

•    Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.

•    Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.

•    Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.

•    Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.

•    Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.

•    Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.

•    Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Physical Requirements:

•    Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.