Graphic Design Intern.

Design with intent

At Panchrome, design is not decoration. It is structure, clarity and intent.

Our visual language is shaped by film photography - where every frame matters, every element is deliberate and nothing is excessive.

• Restraint over noise.
• Typography over effects.
• Composition over clutter.
• Process over speed.

What we expect from designers

• Understand why, not just how: Be able to explain why a layout works, why a typeface is chosen and why elements are placed in a particular way.
• Work with restraint: We prefer minimal layouts, strong typography and thoughtful spacing over excessive filters, gradients and effects.
• Pay attention to detail: Alignment, spacing, typographic consistency, margins and grid systems all matter.
• Respect photography: Design should support the image, not overpower it.
• Think across formats: Be comfortable designing for social media, posters and events, products and packaging, ecommerce and websites.

What we don’t look for

• Template-heavy design thinking.
• Overuse of effects, shadows and unnecessary elements.
• Trend-driven design without reasoning.
• Generic social-media layouts without structure.

What will make you stand out

• A strong understanding of typography and layout systems.
• A clean, intentional portfolio - less work, but better work.
• The ability to combine photography and design seamlessly.
• Sensitivity towards visual culture, not just tools.

Core requirements

• A strong interest in graphic design, visual communication and photography culture.
• An understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy and composition.
• The ability to translate ideas into clean, visually strong creative work.
• Sensitivity towards minimal and editorial design aesthetics.
• A willingness to work on both digital and physical design outputs.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in at least one of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or Figma.
• The ability to create social-media visuals, posters, event graphics, website banners and ecommerce assets.
• An understanding of typography systems, layout grids, colour balance and visual consistency.
• Basic image-editing and retouching skills.

Practical skills

• The ability to work with real brand briefs and deadlines.
• Strong attention to alignment, spacing and composition.
• The ability to maintain consistency across multiple design assets.
• A basic understanding of file formats, exports and print-versus-digital requirements.
• The ability to organise and manage design files and assets.

Mindset and approach

• Strong visual sensibility and attention to detail.
• Interest in photography, film culture and visual storytelling.
• The ability to take feedback and iterate quickly.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn through execution.
• Open to working on multiple small and large design tasks.

Good to have

• Experience designing for brands, events or campaigns.
• Familiarity with analogue-photography aesthetics.
• An understanding of visual storytelling using photography and design.
• Basic motion-graphics knowledge in After Effects or similar.
• Experience with packaging or print design.

Ideal candidate

• A graphic-design student or early-stage designer.
• Someone who appreciates clean, strong and intentional design.
• A designer who wants to work in a real creative environment, not just on academic projects.