Graphic Design Intern
About The Position
Premier Pump & Power is seeking a creative and hands-on Temporary Summer Graphic Design Intern to create visual materials for sales, operations, and internal communication needs. This internship is a great opportunity for a student or early-career designer to gain real-world experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, including both digital design and hands-on sign, decal, label, print, and vinyl graphics work. This position will help develop visual materials from concept through finished use, with feedback and direction from company leadership and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on a variety of projects, learning new equipment and processes, and creating clean, professional designs that support the company’s brand and business needs. This is an on-site position located in Vancouver, Washington.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in or recent graduate of a Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or Marketing program (or equivalent experience).
- Solid grasp of core design principles (typography, layout, color, hierarchy) for both digital and print media.
- Experience with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
- High attention to detail regarding sizing, alignment, spelling, and file organization.
- Eager to learn hands-on vinyl/sign production equipment, open to constructive feedback, and possess strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- An interest in B2B marketing, manufacturing, or industrial products.
Responsibilities
- Create and format marketing materials, sales collateral, product sheets, presentations, flyers, advertisements, and other branded materials
- Develop visual assets for the company website, social media, email communications, and other digital platforms
- Edit and prepare images, graphics, icons, templates, and layouts for print and digital use
- Design and prepare print-ready files for signs, decals, labels, vinyl graphics, and other printed materials
- Operate company sign-making, printing, cutting, and vinyl graphics equipment after appropriate training
- Produce, laminate, cut, and prepare vinyl graphics, decals, labels, and signage as needed
- Update existing documents and templates to improve layout, readability, consistency, and visual appeal
- Help maintain consistency with company branding, including logos, colors, fonts, image use, and overall visual style
- Collaborate with Sales and Operations to understand project needs and create appropriate visual materials
- Organize and maintain design files, templates, brand assets, print files, and image libraries
- Review proofs and finished materials for accuracy, quality, sizing, alignment, spelling, and brand consistency
- Take direction and feedback from team members and revise designs as needed
- Support additional marketing, communications, signage, vinyl graphics, or administrative projects as assigned
Benefits
- Washington paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
