Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2026

MSUFCU•East Lansing, MI

1d•$16•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graphic Design Intern is a learning position which performs a variety of functions specific to the Creative Services department that corresponds with the intern’s field of study and graphic design. Individuals will be assigned department specific projects to complete during their time as a Graphic Design Intern. They will provide creative services, producing multi-channel design and illustration, as well as maintain our brand standards and ensures consistent branding across various touchpoints (i.e. digital, traditional, retail, experimental, trinkets). They will also have the opportunity to meet with management and leadership to learn about the corporate culture while gaining hands-on business experience. 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. Work Location: Hybrid; Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI Work Schedule: Full -Time 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM Paid Hourly Internship: $16.00+/hour Duration: Summer Semester beginning May 6th, with potential to continue into future semesters part-time An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

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