Graphic Designer Internship- Summer 2026, Full Time/Paid/12 Weeks
About The Position
Your primary focus as a Consumer Marketing - Graphic Designer Intern will be in the following areas: Brand Creative Ace delivers a unique brand message that combines the three key values of service, convenience, and quality. We differentiate in the market by illustrating to our consumer that our associates are knowledgeable, our stores are closer and faster, and we have quality brands and differentiated products that we stand behind. National Promotions As part of our annual marketing plan, Ace will coordinate the national planning, marketing and execution of consumer driven sales events. Local Marketing Drive best practices, brand consistency, speed to market and customization that makes each individual store stronger in their local market. The Ace Internship program allows you to apply skills and knowledge you're learning in College today, while contributing in a hands-on environment to fit your career objectives, complement your academic work and enhance your learning. Here's what you will take away from your experience: Real hands-on experience in your assigned department/function with day-to-day projects, responsibilities, accountabilities and deadlines. Opportunity to display your skills during your "Final Pitch" presentation Q & A with Ace's CEO and Senior Leadership team Resume Workshop to help you prepare for future opportunities Opportunity to volunteer through the Ace Hardware Foundation Teambuilding activities Hourly competitive compensation 12-week full time program Your internship experience at Ace will give you the knowledge and skills future employers will look for! Want to hear more? Please review our Glassdoor comments from former interns!
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in the following area(s): Graphic Design, Digital Design or UI design for marketing and/or advertising
- Entering Senior year of college (either Dec 26' or May 27' graduate)
- Solid understanding of retail advertising and marketing best practices of a small business
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite & Figma - Online Portfolio Preferred
- Creative thinker with a strong sense of user-centered design principles, responsive design, accessibility and what's required for a great user interface. Interested in ideas but understands execution is equally important.
- Proficient with Macintosh platform (OSX)
- Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel Power Point)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
- Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed
- Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday -Friday for 12 weeks
- Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers, and directors
Responsibilities
- Work with In-house Creative Team to learn creative strategy and execution in all mediums.
- Support senior level in creation of various omni-channel creative -including web, email, app, display and social
- Review and contribute creative feedback on sales campaign creative across channels
- Participate in creating promotional creative for key categories & brands
- Develop hyper local media assets (digital, email, social)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
