Visual Communications and Graphic Design Intern

Job Description

Visual Communications and Graphic Design Intern

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

The Global Green Growth Institute internship program provides a unique learning opportunity for students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds. The program is designed for talented and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to GGGI’s operations. The program allows selected candidates to gain insight into the work of the Institute and provides assistance and training in various professional fields in a multicultural environment. We encourage qualified women and men, in particular, nationals of developing countries, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

The Center for Thought Leadership (CTL) is GGGI’s strategic think tank, advancing innovation and knowledge leadership to strengthen the organization’s global impact. CTL designs flagship research, analytical tools, and forward-looking publications that translate evidence into actionable insights. By engaging policymakers, investors, and partners, the Center ensures that knowledge products support policy uptake, inform investment decisions, and shape strategic dialogue. Through close collaboration with regional and country teams, CTL connects global analysis to practical implementation, reinforcing GGGI’s influence in advancing green growth and climate action.

As CTL advances publications governance, flagship development, and digital knowledge platforms, there is a growing need to strengthen visual coherence alongside data integrity and comparability across products. This includes policy briefs, technical reports, dashboards, and digital learning materials. Standardized templates and harmonized data presentation are essential to ensure credibility, usability, and alignment with GGGI’s corporate identity.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

The Knowledge Management and Innovation Hub (KMIH) is seeking a motivated and creative individual to support the development of high-quality visual and digital learning products. This role will contribute to strengthening the design coherence, usability, and accessibility of knowledge outputs that underpin KMIH’s programs, flagship publications, and capacity-building initiatives.

The selected candidate will work closely with the CTL/KMIH team to support the design and digital development of institutional knowledge products, communication materials, and online learning modules. The intern will contribute to the creation of standardized design templates and visual systems aligned with GGGI’s corporate identity, ensuring consistency, clarity, and user-centered presentation across outputs. This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to institutional knowledge governance, digital learning development, and the design of policy-oriented content within an international organizational context, providing valuable experience in professional visual communication and structured digital learning environments.

The assignment will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Develop standardized and reusable visual templates and data visualization systems to ensure the consistent, comparable, and high-quality presentation of quantitative findings and key analytical insights.
• Design visual assets and layouts for policy briefs, technical reports, knowledge products, outreach and communication materials for high-level knowledge-sharing events, workshops, trainings and other ad hoc institutional engagements.
• Collaborate on the development and dissemination of online content and campaigns across various social media platforms.
• Deliver an editable chart and data visualization system, including reusable vector-based graphs and structured templates that allow datasets to be updated while maintaining consistent design integrity.
• Support to the design and visual structuring of digital learning modules including, but not limited to, course layouts, navigation menus, visual learning elements, and contribution to organizing a structured knowledge product dashboard.
• Propose, develop and maintain graphic design materials for CTL’s internal communication platforms, ensuring visual coherence, clarity, and alignment with corporate standards.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s (final year) or master’s program prior to the internship assignment or be a recent graduate within the last 12 months.
• Be engaged or recently engaged in a field such as Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Communications, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
• Possess an excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

QUALIFICATION

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and core graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, Figma, or equivalent).
• Basic knowledge of web content management systems and online collaboration tools is an asset.
• Experience in graphic design, video editing, digital and social media content creation, or visual communication is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate technical or policy-oriented content into clear and structured visual formats.
• Good organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant design work as part of their application. The portfolio should demonstrate experience in graphic design. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. GGGI evaluates applications based on compliance with eligibility requirements; relevance of academic background and work experience (if any); demonstrated technical skills through submitted portfolio; and the level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work.

Shortlisted candidates may be requested to complete a brief design task as part of the assessment process. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Duration: The internship program is for at least three months and up to six months. Once selected, interns must begin your internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
• Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 per month (unless agreed to be funded by sponsoring institutions). All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns themselves or sponsoring institutions.
• Visa: GGGI will provide a supporting letter for visa. Interns will be responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas.
• Travel: Intern will arrange and finance their travel to the internship location.
• Medical Insurance: Interns must present proof of valid medical insurance to GGGI upon returning the signed internship contract.
• Confidentiality: Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and may not publish any documents based on such information.
• Academic Credit: Interns may get academic credit from their institution of higher education for the internship. Interns need to check with their university to confirm their academic credit policy for internships.
• Working Hours: Interns are expected to work during normal working hours. Leave should be pre approved by the Intern Manager, and the latter should inform the Office of HR accordingly.
• Learning Outcomes: Before completion of the internship, Intern Managers are expected to review the learning outcomes with the intern.
• Certificate: Provided upon successful completion of the internship, upon request.

Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension

DEADLINE: 17/03/2026