Graphic Design Intern

About the Role

The Graphic Designer Intern at Children’s Hospital Colorado works closely with the creative team and internal marketing agency to produce communications that reflect the passion and mission of the brand. Supports the design and production of a variety of print and digital materials, including advertisements, direct mail, web graphics, and more. Requires strong knowledge of design principles, typography, layout, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving creative needs. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Graphic Designer Intern also takes direction from senior team members and collaborates with marketing strategists to bring projects to life.

• Job Status: Temporary
• Hours per week: 30 - 40
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Program Duration: Minimum of 6 months, may be extended up to 1 year
• Shift: Days, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Remote Work: Monday, Thursday, Friday
• In-Office Work: Tuesday, Wednesday

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and produces a range of marketing materials such as brochures, posters, website graphics, social media posts, email campaigns, advertisements, and apparel in alignment with brand standards.
• Collaborates with other creative roles (designers, copywriters, photographers/videographers, developers) in developing communication concepts that reflect the unique mission and value of Children’s Colorado to diverse audience segments.
• Seeks to ensure subject matter understanding.
• Interacts with internal clients; works closely with marketing, service lines, and business development teams to create and implement design solutions and obtain input and approval.
• Follows creative workflow from concept to production.
• Manages own project workload while coordinating with project management teams on schedules, requirements, goals, and assignments as needed.
• Helps to ensure consistency and successful representation of the Children’s Colorado brand across all channels, through knowledge of brand standards, design templates, and systems architecture.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Portfolio showcasing strong design and visual solutions, demonstrating good color, typography, and layout skills.
• A link to the portfolio must be included in the resume or an example of work attached to the application.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint (highly preferred).

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in graphic design or related field.