Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027

Pella Corporation • Urbandale, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pella Corporation is seeking a student for a Graphic Design Internship with 115 Creative, its internal creative agency, in Urbandale, Iowa. The intern will support design and content-creation initiatives for the business across a variety of channels, working with experienced creative professionals and business partners. The position offers hands-on experience with print and digital projects and opportunities to develop technical, creative, and professional skills in design execution, content development, and creative problem-solving. The full-time internship runs from the end of May to early August 2027. Projects and assignments will be determined by business needs and team priorities. The intern will have an assigned manager and creative-team support and will have no supervisory responsibilities. The starting pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, User Experience Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain design consistency across projects.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to present and explain design concepts and decisions effectively.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and/or Figma.
• Basic video-editing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing preferred.
• Exposure to AI image-generation or image-editing tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in marketing, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Interest in home design, interior design, or related industries.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, attention to detail, and visual communication skills.
• Experience creating design work through coursework, student organizations, freelance work, internships, or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Design print materials supporting marketing and business initiatives.
• Design digital materials for internal and external audiences.
• Edit videos for social media and other business-related productions.
• Edit and enhance images for creative projects.
• Use AI-supported image tools and design technologies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with creative team members on assignments and projects.
• Support content-creation efforts across multiple channels.

Benefits

• Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern