Graphic Design Intern

Johnson Controls•Arlington Heights, IL

5d•$19 - $22•Remote

About The Position

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team: As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program, you will learn to use your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future. We are proud to share that our Intern Program has been recognized by Yello x WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for 2025. The Customer Experience Team Graphic Design Intern will support a range of growth‑focused initiatives for our Sustainable Infrastructure business, designed to increase brand awareness, generate demand, and enable sales through compelling, customer‑centric messaging and graphic design creation. This paid, summer internship offers hands‑on experience supporting the graphic design needs of a billion dollar business unit. The intern will work closely with marketing, sales, and subject‑matter experts to translate customer insights and messages into clear, effective visual communications that drive engagement and measurable outcomes. You will also engage with other interns throughout the company as part of our internship development training program which culminates in a competitive small group team project.

Requirements

Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience in a design‑focused role)
Demonstrated interest or foundational skills in graphic design and visual communication, including creating layouts, graphics, illustrations, or visual concepts for digital and print materials
Ability to translate ideas, data, or customer messages into clear, engaging visual stories for presentations, proposals, training materials, or promotional assets
Experience or strong interest in designing and enhancing presentations, documents, and other collateral, with attention to layout, hierarchy, and visual clarity
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and common business tools (MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with animation, video, or interactive design tools is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain design ideas and incorporate feedback from marketing, sales, and subject‑matter experts
Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to consider audience needs, pain points, and context when creating visual content
Proactive, self‑directed work style with good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously
Curiosity and willingness to learn new design tools, digital platforms, or AI‑enabled solutions in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and adapt designs based on constructive feedback

Nice To Haves

Portfolio or work samples (academic or personal projects) demonstrating visual design skills are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide concepts, graphic design, illustrations, animation, interactive designs, and videos to aid in the visualization of data portrayed in proposals, presentations and related materials for internal and external customers; both print and electronic mediums
Support the visual enhancement of PowerPoint decks, both internal and external, while maintaining the corporate brand and bringing the content to life
Aid the learning and development team by creating visuals for instructional packages, teaching videos and training activities
Use your creative design skills to complete customer experience projects such as special logo designs, banner creation, posters and other promotional materials