Graphic Design Intern

BALDWIN SUPPLY COMPANY•Plymouth, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Design Intern / Contract Designer will be responsible for creating compelling visual content that supports Baldwin Supply’s sales and marketing efforts. This role focuses on producing professional graphic design deliverables including sales sheets, advertisements for industry publications, apparel designs, presentations, and event branding materials. The ideal candidate brings strong design skills and a creative eye—Baldwin’s team will provide coaching and context on the industrial distribution industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented designer to gain hands-on experience in a B2B environment while building a diverse portfolio.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design skills across print and digital media
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and/or Canva
Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and presentation design
Excellent eye for layout, typography, and color
Ability to translate complex technical or industrial content into clean, visually appealing designs
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn about the industrial distribution industry

Nice To Haves

Prior industry knowledge is not required—we will coach the right candidate on our business and industry

Responsibilities

Design and produce professional sales sheets, product flyers, and one-pagers for the sales team
Create advertisements for industry trade publications and digital platforms
Develop PowerPoint presentations and templates for sales meetings, supplier business plans, and customer-facing pitches
Maintain and update existing marketing materials to ensure brand consistency
Design graphics for t-shirts, hats, jackets, and other branded apparel
Create artwork for promotional giveaways, calendars, and customer gifts
Prepare print-ready files and coordinate with vendors on apparel production
Design event branding materials for trade shows, open houses, golf outings, and customer training events (e.g., GEAPS, PTDA, NIBA)
Create booth graphics, banners, signage, and table displays for trade show appearances
Design branded materials for the BSC Annual National Sales Meeting and other internal events
Develop digital assets for email campaigns, social media, and web use
Ensure all visual materials align with Baldwin Supply’s brand standards and professional image
Collaborate with account managers and sales leadership to understand design needs and project priorities
Work with suppliers to incorporate co-branded elements and leverage ad/promotional funds
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and deliver on deadline
Organize and maintain a library of design files, templates, and brand assets