Design Intern - Splenda

Heartland FPG • Carmel, IN

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Splenda Design Intern will engage in practical design projects with a focus on learning, creativity, and building a professional portfolio while supporting the company’s marketing and branding efforts. This internship will also intro the intern to the fundamentals of working in a leading CPG environment.   This role could be for either the Spring or Summer. The Splenda® Brand is the leader within the sweetener category with strong brand awareness, market share leadership and a growing consumer base that use Splenda® every day.   About Splenda: Splenda®  brand has brought sweetness to the world since 1992. Today, the Splenda®  brand is the most recognizable and iconic low-calorie sweetener brand in the world, having sold more than 100 billion yellow packets.  And it’s the #1 recommended brand of sweetener by healthcare professionals.  The Splenda®  brand portfolio of products reinforces our position as a category leader, with more delicious new products to come as we help people live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Program Goals: Provide hands-on experience with fundamental design tasks. Build the intern’s confidence and technical skills through guided projects. Equip the intern with a strong portfolio showcasing their creativity and practical skills. Support professional growth through mentorship and feedback. Join team brainstorming sessions and observe creative decision-making. Shadow design team members working on advanced projects for inspiration. Learn basic file preparation for print and digital applications.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS/BA in business, with an emphasis on Design.
• Possess strategic thinking, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Heartland’s culture is fast, flexible & innovative. The intern must possess these traits and be willing and able to operate with a rapid, iterative, continually learning mindset.
• Solution focused mindset, demonstrate ability to operate with a business ownership mindset.
• Collaborative attitude, work harmoniously with internal and external cross functional partners.
• Position is in-office based at Heartland Corporate Headquarters in Carmel, IN on the north side of Indianapolis.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on experience with fundamental design tasks.
• Build the intern’s confidence and technical skills through guided projects.
• Equip the intern with a strong portfolio showcasing their creativity and practical skills.
• Support professional growth through mentorship and feedback.
• Join team brainstorming sessions and observe creative decision-making.
• Shadow design team members working on advanced projects for inspiration.
• Learn basic file preparation for print and digital applications.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees