Intern, Graphics Operations

Ball • Westminster, CO

8d • $24 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ball’s 10-week internship program is intended for students enrolled in an accredited college or university and offers on-the-job learning, networking and collaboration with Ball leaders, and challenging project work. The Graphics Operations Intern joins the Supply Chain Execution team to support customer artwork development and the graphics lifecycle, while gaining hands-on exposure to graphics systems and processes. The position is based in Colorado in a hybrid on-site environment, requiring in-person work three or more days per week, with core collaboration days Tuesday through Thursday. Travel and local commuting between Ball and other locations may be required.

The intern will collaborate across departments and with customers, distributors, and external vendors; contribute to process and communication improvements; and participate in regular mentoring, professional development, office activities, and project presentations. The internship is designed for students pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree who have completed at least one year of coursework and expect to graduate in December 2027 or later. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

The hourly rate is $24–$26, dependent on education level. The intern may be eligible for additional housing benefits. The internship also provides mentorship, exposure to production graphics in consumer packaging, professional networking, and a potential pathway to full-time consideration after graduation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Completed at least one year of coursework and expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience or coursework related to process documentation, analytics, or customer support/service.
• Collaborative mindset, organization, and eagerness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced team environment and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills and interest in customer engagement and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the full graphics lifecycle, from intake through production.
• Coordinate between internal teams, including corporate client services, pre-press, plate production, pilot, standards, and plant graphics coordinators, and external stakeholders such as customers, distributors, and vendor firms.
• Attend customer meetings to provide graphics status updates and support customer education.
• Help improve documentation, communication, and the overall customer experience.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve graphics processes and communication across systems.
• Participate in weekly check-in meetings with mentors and team members.
• Participate in day-to-day office activities.
• Participate in and report on or present projects and other work assignments as needed.
• Attend professional development activities, including a professional development week at Ball’s corporate headquarters in Colorado.

Benefits

• May be eligible for additional housing benefits.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders.
• Exposure to multiple areas of production graphics in consumer packaging and professional networking opportunities.
• Potential pathway for full-time consideration after graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern