Multimedia Design Intern - Summer 2027

OTTO Engineering • Carpentersville, IL

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About The Position

OTTO Engineering is seeking a creative, motivated Multimedia Design Intern to join its Marketing Department for Summer 2027. This hands-on role combines graphic design, digital content creation, motion graphics, and video production in support of marketing initiatives across a range of products and industries. The intern will collaborate with the Marketing team to create visual content for print, digital, social media, and video applications while gaining practical experience in a professional creative environment.

The role includes designing marketing materials and visual communications, creating motion graphics and video content, assisting with product photography and image editing, and developing creative assets for marketing channels. The intern will contribute to projects from concept through production and collaborate with marketing professionals and technical subject matter experts. The position offers opportunities to contribute to real-world campaigns and build a professional portfolio. The stated hourly rate is $16.00.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar motion graphics and video editing software.
• Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to communicate ideas through both static and motion-based visual content.
• Creative problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• A portfolio demonstrating design fundamentals and creative ability.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of KeyShot 3D visualization or rendering software.
• Technical illustration skills.
• Photography, photo retouching, and image compositing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing materials, including brochures, advertisements, presentations, social media graphics, and digital assets.
• Develop layouts, illustrations, infographics, and visual content that communicate product features and technical concepts.
• Maintain brand consistency across creative projects.
• Prepare production-ready artwork for print and digital applications.
• Create motion graphics, animations, and video content for marketing campaigns, product launches, and digital platforms.
• Edit video footage, incorporate graphics, and develop visual effects using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Support the development of product videos, promotional content, and animated presentations.
• Collaborate on creative concepts and visual storytelling for multimedia projects.
• Assist with product photography, image editing, retouching, and compositing.
• Develop creative assets for social media, websites, trade shows, and other marketing applications.
• Work with team members to bring creative concepts from initial development through final production.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in graphic design, motion graphics, and multimedia production within an engineering and manufacturing company.
• Opportunities to contribute to real-world marketing campaigns, product launches, and corporate communications.
• Experience collaborating with marketing professionals and technical subject matter experts.
• Portfolio-building opportunities through meaningful, professionally produced work.
• Exposure to the creative process from initial concept through final production.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed