Graphic Design Intern - Spring 2026

MSU Federal Credit Union • East Lansing, MI

67d • $16 • Hybrid

About The Position

The MSUFCU internship program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Illustration, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or related field of study
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.
• Displays high level of integrity
• Seeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other means
• Self-starter able to work successfully in a team-oriented environment
• Open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Displays high level of creativity and innovation
• Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment

Responsibilities

• Create intuitive eye-catching marketing, communication, and brand solutions that engages, informs, and inspires the target audience
• Maintain brand standards to drive brand consistency across the organization
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and recommend new strategies to improve our design approach
• Use graphics, illustrations, colors, and fonts to meet specific department and interdepartmental needs, such as print, email, displays, logos, or imagery for digital uses including banner ads, social media posts, website, ads, billboards, annual reports, etc.
• Execute graphic design, illustration, animation, layout, printing, production, and photo editing tasks and deliverables
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with other team members to create compelling graphics and messages that connect with the audiences
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company appropriately
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with teams under the Community Impact division to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Proofread own and others' documents to verify their effectiveness in conveying the necessary message, ensuring consistent brand, quality, and accuracy of information correct as to content, grammar, and spelling, and free of typographical errors
• Communicate effectively across Community Impact division and throughout all Credit Union departments
• Represent the Credit Union at events on campus and in the community to promote products and services
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive member, team member, and other corporate information
• Perform other duties and assists other employees as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Hourly Internship: $16.00+/hour
• Hybrid work location
• Part-Time 15-25 hours/week; Hours will be scheduled based on student's school schedule and business hours (8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday)
• Potential to continue into future semesters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree