Clark Nexsen
Integrated architecture, engineering and design firm delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors.
Support visual design, digital media, and website content for the communications team.
3 days ago
Entry-level
Internship
Macon, GA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
325 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Engineering
Planning
Interior design
Civil engineering
Environmental engineering
Transportation engineering
Traffic engineering
Sector Specialisms
Energy & Renewables
Minerals Processing
Material Handling & Bulk Material Handling
Petrochem
Plastics
Pulp & Paper
Terminals
Architecture
Role
Description
form design
email campaigns
digital signage
social media
graphic design
website management
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Communications team
- Actively participates and contributes as a team member in group settings
- Assist in form design and document updates, maintaining and updating company forms and templates for all office locations
- Support online marketing tools including email campaigns using Constant Contact and managing content for Enplug digital signage and Issuu publications
- Create visual content for social media platforms and assist with social media planning and execution
- Support graphic design needs across departments by creating banners, flyers, invitations, presentations, project websites, t-shirts, proposal graphics, social media graphics, logos, branding materials, icons, nameplates, and website graphics
- Assist with website management including updating and maintaining the company website, designing and publishing project pages, landing pages, articles, and blog posts
- Collaborate with the Marketing department, Business Development team, and other stakeholders within Clark Nexsen
- Support videography efforts by capturing interviews and internal events
- Assist with photography and image processing including capturing and editing employee headshots, photographing internal events and project-related imagery, and processing and organizing images for use across platforms
Requirements
adobe indesign
adobe photoshop
adobe illustrator
ms office
design degree
teamwork
- Proficiency in the following programs is required: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
- A Visual Communications Intern should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management. Programs include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
- Experience with Constant Contact, website content management systems, videography, video editing, photography, and photo editing is desirable
- Understanding of current design trends and digital media best practices
- Either studying or have obtained an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Art, or a related field.
- Experience in the use of the following programs is desirable: Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro
- Commitment to working with teams in an engaging, positive way, with ability to work independently when needed
- Ability to prioritize work under tight deadlines while remaining flexible
- Genuine interest in learning about the AEC industry and how visual communications supports Clark Nexsen
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Strong passion for visual communications and design
- Strong visual design skills with keen eye for typography, color, composition, and branding consistency
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
- immigration sponsorship (h1b, f-1 cpt/opt/stem opt) not available; only candidates eligible for tn visa may be considered.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Nine Offices
Regional Presence
The firm operates nine offices across the Southeast U.S., highlighting its regional presence and sustained growth.
2024 Award
Best of Practice
Recipient of the 2024 Architect’s Newspaper Best of Practice Award, recognizing excellence in design and operations.
Top Ranking
National Recognition
Ranked among the top design firms nationally, reflecting its reputation for innovation and quality.
2025 Merger
Expansion Milestone
Merged into JMT in May 2025, forming an expanded leader in design and engineering.
- Multidisciplinary studio blending architecture and engineering.
- Specializes in sectors including infrastructure, education, science & technology, commercial, industrial, and transportation.
- Their iterative, collaborative process combines planners, architects, and engineers to craft transformative built environments.
- Tackles high-profile projects such as Fitts-Woolard Hall at NC State, Madera Cyber Innovation Center, and the Normandy WWII Navy SEALs monument.
Culture + Values
- We design for a greater purpose.
- Our culture is the result of a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge, to impact and transform.
- Our people form that culture by working together across disciplines and market sectors, fostering an environment of inclusion and creativity.
- We believe great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions.
- Non‑hierarchical approach: supporting ideas from interns to senior executives
- Active support for continuing education, professional development, volunteerism, and community involvement
- Strong community involvement via outreach programs, volunteerism, fundraising, and Foundation grants
- Office‑based social events (sports teams, potlucks, recreation) that foster camaraderie
Environment + Sustainability
70% pEUI
Building Energy Efficiency
Achieved significant energy use intensity reduction for the Ferguson Headquarters 3 project compared to baseline.
73% pEUI
Adaptive Reuse Efficiency
Reduced energy use intensity for the Car Barn Adaptive Reuse project compared to baseline.
- Signatory to AIA 2030 Commitment: design all new buildings and major renovations to be carbon neutral by 2030
- Member of Structural Engineering 2050 Challenge: eliminate embodied carbon in structural systems by 2050
- Joined MEP 2040 Challenge: achieve net zero operational carbon by 2030 and net zero embodied carbon by 2040
- Average predicted Energy Use Intensity (pEUI) reduction slightly exceeding national average
- Building Science Group provides energy modeling (concept through construction) to improve EUI and reduce operating costs
- Use of tools Tally and EC3 for embodied carbon calculations; publication of Embodied Carbon Action Plan annually
- Material sourcing focus: reduce transport emissions, use low‑carbon concrete mixes (SCMs), recycled‑content steel, region‑based mass timber when viable
Inclusion & Diversity
$5,000 Donated
Women's Advocacy Support
The Clark Nexsen Foundation donated $5,000 to women-empowering nonprofits during Women’s History Month 2024.
$500 Per Office
Local Scholarships
Clark Nexsen offices each received $500 toward local scholarships via the JEDI group's partnership with HBCUs.
$10,000 Donation
Cancer Research Support
The foundation donated $10,000 to the American Cancer Society on Giving Tuesday.
- Professionals across offices honored Black community members for Black History Month 2024.
- All qualified applicants considered without regard to sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- JEDI group-led scholarship and philanthropy initiatives