Summer 2026 Industrial Design Intern

The Imagine Group • Grayslake, IL

101d • $20 - $20

About The Position

As a Studio Intern you will gain vital experience learning and working with a fast-paced creative and print production agency for the entertainment industry. You will gain insight into the creative efforts of a dynamic graphics department. You’ll have the opportunity to be a part of the initial process of a creative project and be able to see the project all the way through to its final stages. An internship with Imagine means hands-on, real-life experience learning from experts in the field of creative branding and print production. The successful candidate will be passionate about the graphic design, be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, ambitious, and have superb organizational abilities. Internship will be based out of our Twin Cities office. This is an onsite role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and currently enrolled in a Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Engineering, or Communications and Marketing education program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products, Illustrator, Indesign, PhotoShop, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Experience with 3D CAD (Solidworks or similar) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Contributes to operating efficiency of the creative department by recommending and following new and existing procedures
• Serves customers by creating, developing graphics, designs, layouts that are print or web ready
• Design displays and decor for a variety of media and materials including print, wood, metal and plastics
• Participates in creative research by following client goals and marketing strategies, and working with sales to find solution for clients; creating innovative designs, concepts, and presentations
• Maintains info by maintaining supplied files, e-mails, conversations, and info from clients and the sales department
• Accomplishes consistent creative applications by following creative department standards
• Accomplishes quality service by following organization standards
• Verifies creative results by reviewing projects, sales and customer feedback; conducting audits of the creative design production
• Maintains product quality and project consistency by evaluating outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating marketing trends; anticipating requirements
• Completes projects by compiling information and working within the timetables set; offering feedback to the Creative manager, sales and clients so realistic timetables can be set

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Caregiver leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees