Intern, Graphic Design
About The Position
The Graphic Design Intern supports The Bernard Group’s design team by producing print-ready artwork and graphics for retail fixtures and branded environments. Most of the work is production-focused, including preparing files, resizing and versioning artwork, and checking details before print. Under close guidance from senior team members, the intern may also contribute creative ideas. The role helps keep creative workflows organized and moving forward, and is suited to a student seeking hands-on production art and graphic design experience in retail, exhibit, or experiential settings. The paid internship starts with an interactive onboarding program covering the company, its technology, processes, and culture. Interns are integrated into teams and learn how to support the quality, service, and speed required by the retail industry. This is a 2027 summer internship in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with a start date of either May 24 or June 7, 2027.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Coursework or at least one year of experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- A portfolio of school or personal projects demonstrating layout, typography, and attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of typography, hierarchy, grids, color, bleeds, color modes such as CMYK/Pantone, resolution, and common substrates including paper, corrugate, vinyl, and acrylic.
- Comfort with freehand and digital sketching for quick idea generation.
- Strong attention to detail to catch errors in copy, dimensions, color, and file setup.
- Organizational skills to track multiple files, versions, and deadlines clearly.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including asking clarifying questions, sharing updates, and responding constructively to feedback.
- Adaptability, curiosity, eagerness to learn production processes, and willingness to grow creatively within retail and experiential design.
- Ability to take direction and develop design skills in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Technical aptitude or willingness to learn Gmail, Google Docs, Excel, TBG Systems, and various software and hardware.
- Trustworthiness, reliability, customer and team loyalty, adaptability, and enthusiasm for new challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Acrobat, Figma, or SketchUp.
- Print production samples in the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Prepare print-ready artwork from approved designs for signage, header cards, decals, wraps, and packaging, including dielines, bleeds, and color specifications.
- Adapt artwork to different fixture sizes and store formats while following brand guidelines.
- Review files for resolution, fonts, color mode, and accuracy before release to print, with guidance from senior team members.
- Apply markups from designers and account teams accurately and keep versions clearly labeled.
- Contribute ideas, thumbnail sketches, and layout options during concept development.
- Assist in preparing presentation visuals, including fixture graphic mockups and inspiration boards.
- Gather trends, print techniques, and material references to support design exploration.
- Organize artwork files, fonts, brand assets, and references for efficient collaboration and future use.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, listen, present ideas concisely, and collaborate with people inside and outside the organization.
- Learn and use Gmail, Google Docs, Excel, TBG Systems, and relevant software and hardware.
- Be reliable, trustworthy, adaptable, customer- and team-oriented, receptive to challenges, and willing to take on varied tasks.
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Employee ownership
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