Design Summer Intern

Connecticut Innovations is seeking a Design Summer Intern for Perosphere Technologies in Danbury, CT. The role involves collaborating with operations, sales, and marketing teams to create print and digital marketing materials, social media content, and web design. Ideal candidates are pursuing or have a degree in Graphic Design or related fields, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This internship offers hands-on experience in the healthcare advertising industry.
Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join one of our quickly growing portfolio companies, Perosphere Technologies!

About Perosphere Technologies

Perosphere Technologies is changing the way decisions are made for patients at risk for bleeding. A private medical technologies company, Perosphere is focused on development and commercialization of the novel PoC (point-of-care) Coagulometer, which informs diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through precision data, made immediately accessible to all. It is the only point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tool that effectively and swiftly tests clotting times across drug classes, including Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs). The fast diagnosis and related appropriate treatment decisions the PoC Coagulometer enables will help establish a new standard of care in hospital emergency departments for patients at risk for bleeding and has the potential to improve efficiency, provide significant cost savings, and better patient outcomes.

Perosphere Technologies is funded by Advantage Capital Partners, Ambit Health Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Ogden, and others, and has been awarded multiple federal grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Why Work at Perosphere Technologies?
• 1 out of 3 DOAC Patient Admissions are incorrectly diagnosed and treated
• Perosphere’s Coagulometer (ClotChek) is the only PoC device that can test coagulation in patients on DOACs
• ~$1 billion market opportunity across Emergency Department, DOAC Outpatient, and Heparin Inpatient segments
• $1 billion in cost reduction to hospitals and payers in the US, with improved standard of care
• Coagulometer readers and cuvettes manufactured under cGMP, ready for commercial production with launch in Europe in 2024 and U.S. to follow
• Company has doubled its employees in the last 15 months, with more planned hiring in 2024 and 2025

Design Intern (Summer 2025)

As a Creative Intern, you’ll work closely with our operations, sales, and marketing teams from concept development to execution. You will support on a variety of projects including print/digital marketing material design (e.g., flyers, brochures, instructional material), social media design and development, web design, and more.

Perosphere is looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to grow in the creative field, who enjoys creative problem solving and is eager to learn new skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the healthcare advertising industry and expand your skill set in a real-world setting.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or Communication Arts. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).

Basic knowledge of photography/videography is a plus.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members. Strong written communication skills are a plus.

Open-mindedness and eagerness to receive feedback with a proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative in learning new skills.

A portfolio of creative work (academic or personal projects) that showcases your potential and design aesthetic.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in the creation of visual content for digital platforms (e.g., social media, websites)
• Support in producing graphics, layouts, and other creative assets for print media
• Help with photo/video shoots, editing, and post-production
• Research trends and ideas to inspire new creative projects
• Assist in preparing presentations and pitch decks
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new creative ideas and concepts
• Contribute to the development of creative strategies
• Help maintain design consistency across all company materials and branding

Perosphere Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.