Graphic Design Internship in Germany

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Build a robust graphic design portfolio addressing an often overlooked aspect of the climate crisis.

Develop graphic design skills and a dazzling portfolio promoting sustainable practices in the fashion and textile industries. You’ll be using your design skills to make a tangible difference for the environment and a pervasive impact on the communities affected by these issues.

You’ll be placed with an organization dedicated to the problem of water waste in the fashion and textile industry. They address this issue on a few levels including advocacy and awareness drives aimed at relevant stakeholders in the industry and funding wash projects for communities severely affected by water pollution.

As an intern, you’ll focus on creating visual content to spread and promote innovative solutions for fashion brands and textile mills to reduce their water footprint. You’ll work on a variety of projects including posters, sponsorship tags, impact reports, educational materials, and presentations. You’ll also get to learn the strategy of deploying these materials to maximize their impact.

ORGANIZATION

Drip by Drip is a highly specialized organization dedicated to tackling the niche but pervasive issue of water waste in the textile industry. Based in Berlin, Germany, this is a multinational organization that operates in Bangladesh, Kenya, and Pakistan with plans to expand to more countries where the textiles and fashion industry is prevalent.

They operate on a number of levels, funding WASH campaigns for communities severely affected by water pollution, running educational awareness campaigns for relevant stakeholders in related industries, and conducting corporate projects where they help brands and textile mills reduce their water footprint by connecting them with innovative solutions. Drip by Drip’s goal is to transform the industry and protect our natural water resources from abuse and pollution.

TASKS & REQUIreMENTS

With mentorship from experienced graphic designers within the organization, you’ll develop a variety of content over your internship spanning different styles, formats, and mediums. Interns will need strong technical skills and great visual creativity.

Responsibilities

  • Generate creative ideas for campaigns and materials.
  • Create posters banners, social media graphics, and promotional visuals to raise awareness about the wastewater problem in the textiles industry.
  • Design visually engaging impact reports showcasing the organization’s achievements and contributions.
  • Develop educational materials such as brochures, pamphlets, and handouts about wastewater problems and potential solutions.
  • Create visually compelling presentations incorporating multimedia elements for workshops, seminars, and meetings.
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather feedback on design concepts to iterate and refine designs.

Requirements

  • Academic background: must have completed a bachelor’s degree, be enrolled in a master’s program, or have prior experience in graphic design
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn about water waste issues in the textiles and fashion industries
  • Strong visual creativity and graphic design skills (please send a portfolio link with your application)
  • Technologically skilled and ideally also experienced with Canva
  • Time management and adherence to deadlines
  • Capacity to work as part of a team and independently

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

The accommodation is not included with the fee, but depending on availability, we can assist with the option to stay in a student accommodation in the heart of Berlin’s Kreuzberg district. There are single, double, triple, and quad rooms, each with their own bathroom, fridge, and microwave. You’ll also have access to the campus’s shared kitchens and laundry rooms, along with a front desk for any assistance you may need. Rooms are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until your internship dates have been confirmed, so send us a message to inquire about Berlin housing and fees well in advance to your desired start date.

Safety & Support

Safety & Support

Germany has low crime rates and a strong rule of law, ensuring personal safety.  Additionally, Germany’s healthcare and social systems offer a safety net for interns, providing access to healthcare and social services when needed, further enhancing the overall support system for interns pursuing nonprofit opportunities.