Marketing Graphic Design Intern

About the Role

The Marketing Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for designing and producing a broad range of marketing materials. A major focus of this role will be designing, printing, and physically producing medium- to large-format signage for placement within the museum.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops design concepts that effectively communicate the goals and objectives of each project, including signs, banners, flyers, brochures, postcards, invitations, and booklets that support marketing campaigns for exhibits, events, special initiatives, and museum operations.
• Performs retouching and manipulation of photos and other graphical elements.
• Creates materials that are consistent with the museum’s brand standards, providing meticulous attention to detail for design excellence and continuity.
• Prepares and submits materials for client approval utilizing in-house computerized job tracking software (RoboHead).
• Manages multiple projects to meet timelines and intended objectives within quality standards and budget guidelines.
• Ensures all assets are organized and master electronic asset libraries are up-to-date for easy reference by other team members within the creative team.
• Collaborates with the in-house print center to ensure the quality of higher-volume prints like flyers and postcards.
• Produces medium- and large-format signage, including operating a large-format printer, accurately trimming prints by hand with a knife, mounting printed materials, and, when necessary, participating in the installation of work within the museum.

Key Details

• Compensation: $15.50/hour
• Duration: 16 weeks (Spring 2027)
• Schedule: PT
• Deadline: ASAP (estimated early November 2026)

Qualifications

• Jr. or Sr. standing pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphics Art Management, or Digital Media.
• Strong physical production skills, specifically hand trimming with a knife and mounting medium-to-large-format prints.
• Intermediate (or better) experience designing in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work a consistent schedule on location at the museum within normal working hours (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm).
• Must include a link to online examples of design work in your application.

Ada Requirements

• Must be able to view computer monitors and communicate in small and large group settings.
• Must be able to interpret design plans.
• Must be able to use a keyboard to draft and review documents and manipulate graphic elements.
• Must be able to navigate local and regional ground and air travel.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods while traversing and viewing exhibitions and sites.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and tolerate dust in the environment.
• Must be able to visually perceive space and colors and make visual assessments to produce drawings, documents, and designs.

About Collections That Care

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit founded in 1925 with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.