Graphic Design Intern

About the Role

The 16 Tech graphic design intern will play an active role on 16 Tech Community Corporation's brand team, helping bring the district’s strategic brand and vision to life through creative visual storytelling and graphic design. This position will support the development of engaging, on-brand visual assets distributed across a variety of platforms, including social media, website, email marketing, digital advertising, print materials, and event promotions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create branded marketing materials, including flyers, signage, presentations, promotional materials, and event collateral.
• Support the design and production of print and digital assets for 16 Tech programs, events, and development.
• Assist with creative materials and promotional graphics for the Indy Winter Farmers Market (Saturdays, November through April).
• Collaborate with the brand team to brainstorm and execute creative concepts that align with 16 Tech's brand identity and marketing objectives.
• Adapt existing designs for various formats and platforms while maintaining brand consistency.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining digital design files, templates, and creative assets.
• Help support onsite events and various creative projects as needed.
• Assist with other marketing and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or similar) and Canva to create and edit visual assets.

Qualifications

• College junior/senior pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior internship or relevant design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience with Canva and designing for digital platforms.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and translate ideas into engaging visual materials.
• Understanding of brand identity and ability to maintain consistency across multiple platforms and projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and execution.
• Maturity to work as part of a small, entrepreneurial team.
• Self-driven and goal-oriented, able to work independently and organize tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• Open to creative feedback and willing to learn, adapt, and grow through collaboration.
• Applicants must include a portfolio of graphic design work demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of visual communication.
• Strong interest in graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Passionate about creative ideas, eager to develop design skills, and comfortable collaborating with a team.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who desires to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful creative projects.