2026 Summer Internship - Brand Design (Marketing)

Vast offers an internship program with hands-on opportunities to be part of our mission. Our interns are mentored by industry experts responsible for designing and developing user centered innovations that space the future of human spaceflight.

The Brand Design Intern will join Vast’s Brand team for Summer 2026 as a full-time, on-site contributor. This role is designed for an emerging designer who wants hands-on experience working on a technically ambitious, globally visible brand shaping the future of human spaceflight.

You’ll support the execution of brand work across digital, print, and physical environments, collaborating closely with designers, creative leadership, and cross-functional partners. This is not a hypothetical internship! Your work will support real projects with real impact.

This is a 12-week internship at our HQ based in Long Beach, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and production of brand assets across digital, print, and environmental applications
• Contribute to visual exploration, concept development, and design iteration
• Apply and help maintain Vast’s brand systems and guidelines
• Prepare and organize design files for reviews, production, and delivery
• Collaborate with partners across marketing, communications, and other teams
• Participate in critiques, design reviews, and working sessions
• Take ownership of scoped design tasks and projects with mentorship from the Brand team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Brand Design, or a related field
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong design fundamentals, including typography, layout, color, and composition
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe CC, Google Workspace
• A portfolio that demonstrates clear thinking, craft, and attention to detail
• Receptive to receiving feedback and iterating quickly
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Interest in branding, systems thinking, and building cohesive visual narratives
• Interest in space, science, or complex technical systems is a plus, but not required

• Undergraduate Intern: $35/hr
• Graduate Intern: $40/hr