Intern - Graphic Designer

Veterans United•Columbia, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship is ideal for students majoring in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, or a related field. We are looking for creative thinkers with transferable skills, a strong eye for design, and a willingness to learn. The intern will be part of a collaborative creative team, bringing ideas to life across digital, print, and environmental design. They will gain real-world experience by contributing to projects that support both employees and Veterans. Responsibilities include brainstorming concepts, preparing final deliverables, working alongside experienced designers and marketers, building a portfolio, and sharpening creative skills. The intern will receive mentorship, constructive feedback, and opportunities to learn industry best practices while contributing to real campaigns and company initiatives.

Requirements

Majoring in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, or a related field.
Creative thinking with transferable skills.
Strong attention to detail and pride in producing polished, high-quality work.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Comfortable taking ownership of individual projects.
Openness to feedback and seeing it as an opportunity for improvement.
Clear communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
Organization skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and balance deadlines.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.
A portfolio showcasing creativity, design thinking, and technical abilities (through classwork, personal projects, freelance work, or previous internships).

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn new design techniques, software, and creative processes.
Enjoy exploring new creative tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

Designing visual assets for a variety of projects, including digital marketing, print materials, event support, presentations, and internal communications.
Brainstorming creative concepts and collaborating with designers and project owners to develop engaging visual solutions.
Assisting with the production and organization of design files, ensuring projects are prepared for digital and print delivery.
Working alongside designers, project owners, and vendors to help bring creative ideas from concept through completion.
Communicating with stakeholders to understand project goals, incorporate feedback, and help keep projects on schedule.
Learning new design techniques, software, and creative processes while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.