Graphic Design Intern

Summary

The Graphic Design Intern supports HIGs Creative Services Coordinator with design and production work across primarily employee benefits and as needed agency communications. This is a great fit for a graphic design student who wants practical experience in a professional environment can handle quick turnarounds works well independently and takes feedback well.

60% Design & Production Support

• Sales & Marketing Materials designs presentations flyers ads event materials and sales support pieces.
• Employee Benefit Communications produces benefit guides open enrollment presentations and informational flyers.
• Video Editing assists with basic video content for benefit education including editing and formatting.
• File Conversion converts and formats files (PDF to Canva PowerPoint to Canva) and manipulates layouts to align with brand standards.
• Brand Consistency ensures visual consistency across materials and platforms so all content reflects unified brand identity.
• Quick-Turn Requests completes fast-paced design requests from internal teams and departments.

20% Platform & File Management

• Cross-Platform Work works confidently across PDF PowerPoint Canva and other file formats.
• Template & Layout Updates updates existing materials and templates to meet brand standards.
• Version Control maintains organized files and ensures accurate formatting across versions.
• Team Support collaborates with the Creative Services Coordinator Sales Enablement and other departments.

10% Collaboration

• Feedback Integration incorporates direction and feedback to refine materials.
• Cross-Department Requests - supports design needs across the agency as assigned.

10% Determination

• Skill Development demonstrates initiative in learning new design techniques video editing basics and platform capabilities.
• Professional Growth shows commitment to improving design quality efficiency and technical skill.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Canva PDF editing tools PowerPoint and general internet software. Comfort working across multiple file formats and platforms.

Education and/or Experience

• Following majors are preferred: Marketing Graphic Design Advertising Communications (specifically content creation focused).
• Looking for experience in content creation brand guide execution advertising and professional communications.
• If applicable please prepare a small portfolio to share.