Graphic Design Intern
Athene
West Des Moines, IAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- MarketingNetworkingMicrosoft OfficePhotoshopIllustratorInDesign
- Nice to have
- After Effects
- Work
- On-site in West Des Moines · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Photoshop51%Marketing48%Microsoft Office27%Networking2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is a Graphic Design Intern role within Athene's Marketing team. The internship provides an opportunity to learn how Athene's Creative Services function operates from concept through production, with exposure to brand standards, design systems, and marketing disciplines supporting Athene's retail distribution channel. The internship aims to create innovative solutions for customers and the industry, and make a difference in communities.
What You Can Expect as an Athene Intern
- Professional development
- Social events
- Networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community involvement
- Collaboration with other interns
- Paid housing option (if eligible)
Internships will run from mid-May to early August.
Interviews and hiring decisions are expected to be completed prior to mid-November.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn how Athene's Creative Services team designs, produces, and maintains brand-consistent marketing materials.
- Support design projects spanning print, digital, logos, branding, advertising, promotional items, social content, and merchandise.
- Assist with building presentation materials in PowerPoint and proofing materials for accuracy and brand consistency.
- Learn Athene's brand and logo usage standards and help apply them across deliverables.
- Assist with preparing files for print and/or fabrication, applying ADA-compliant standards to collateral.
- Gain exposure to video and photography production, including basic editing, color correction, and animation.
- Collaborate with the design team to explore how creative can support marketing promotions and campaigns.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art, or a related field of study.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud — InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro.
- Premiere or After Effects is a plus.
- Portfolio of design work demonstrating skills and creativity.
- Creative problem-solver who is detail-oriented.
- Strong collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027.
- Passion for visual storytelling and design.
- Adaptability to work across print, digital, and video projects.