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Location: Urbandale, IA

Job Description

Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027
Program Duration: End of May - Early August
Location: Urbandale, IA (On-site)

Pella Corporation is seeking a motivated student for our Graphic Design Internship in Urbandale, Iowa.

As a member of 115 Creative, Pella's internal creative agency, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting design and content creation initiatives that support the business across a variety of channels. Working alongside experienced creative professionals, you'll contribute to both print and digital projects while building technical, creative, and professional skills in a real-world environment.

This internship provides opportunities to collaborate with creative team members and business partners while gaining experience in design execution, content development, and creative problem-solving.

If you're passionate about design, creativity, visual communication, and bringing ideas to life through compelling content, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

As a Graphic Design Intern, you will support design and content creation initiatives across a variety of marketing and business projects.

Responsibilities are similar to what we expect of entry-level design professionals and provide opportunities to develop creative, technical, and professional skills through meaningful project work.

As a Graphic Design Intern, you may:

Design print materials that support marketing and business initiatives

Design print materials that support marketing and business initiatives
Design digital materials for a variety of internal and external audiences

Design digital materials for a variety of internal and external audiences
Edit videos for social media and other business-related productions

Edit videos for social media and other business-related productions
Edit and enhance images for creative projects

Edit and enhance images for creative projects
Utilize AI-supported image tools and design technologies as appropriate

Utilize AI-supported image tools and design technologies as appropriate
Collaborate with creative team members to execute a variety of assignments and projects

Collaborate with creative team members to execute a variety of assignments and projects
Support content creation efforts across multiple channels

Support content creation efforts across multiple channels

Projects and assignments will be determined based on business needs and team priorities.

Additional Information

Full-time internship assignment (May-August 2027)

Full-time internship assignment (May-August 2027)
Assigned manager and creative team support throughout the internship

Assigned manager and creative team support throughout the internship
No supervisory responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities
Opportunities to collaborate with marketing, creative, and cross-functional business teams

Opportunities to collaborate with marketing, creative, and cross-functional business teams
Exposure to both print and digital design projects

Exposure to both print and digital design projects
Opportunity to gain marketing and creative agency experience through meaningful project work

Opportunity to gain marketing and creative agency experience through meaningful project work

QualificationS

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, User Experience Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field
Junior standing preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain design consistency across projects
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively present and explain design concepts and decisions
Experience with Adobe InDesign and/or Figma
Experience with Adobe Photoshop
Basic video editing skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

Exposure to AI image generation or image editing tools
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Interest in marketing, branding, and visual storytelling
Interest in home design, interior design, or related industries
Portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, attention to detail, and visual communication skills
Experience creating design work through coursework, student organizations, freelance work, internships, or personal projects