Graphic Design Intern- In-Person (Unpaid)

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Akron Internship Junior Graphic Design

Entry-level Graphic Design role at ACCESS. Akron · internship.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll turn project requirements and ideas into draft designs
You'll create logos, banners, and interface designs using graphic techniques
You'll pitch creative concepts and follow brand guidelines
You'll collaborate on launches and refine work using feedback from other designers
You'll report to the engagement director and communications specialist while improving design tasks

What you bring

You are a junior or senior college student studying graphic design
You have experience with design and graphics-editing software, including Canva
You understand design techniques and bring creativity, problem-solving, detail focus, and time management
You work effectively with a team and remain open to learning

Who this fits

This suits a college graphic design student who can bring original ideas, careful execution, and a collaborative approach. The role is in person in Akron. It is an unpaid internship with no sponsorship or relocation assistance.

From the employer

Graphic Design Intern Description

We are looking for a creative junior graphic design intern to join our team. The responsibilities of a graphic design intern include creating designs according to specifications, reporting to the director of engagement and communications specialist, and improving design tasks.

To be successful as a graphic design intern, you should have original ideas and have a keen eye for detail.

Ultimately, a successful graphic design intern should be able to create imaginative designs, be open to learning more and create impressive designs that promote ACCESS, our mission and our events.

Graphic Design Intern Responsibilities:

Understanding project requirements and ideas.
Using graphic techniques to create drafts.
Producing logos, banners, and interfaces.
Pitching creative concepts.
Ability to work within branding guidelines
Collaborating with the team to launch projects.
Using feedback from other designers to improve.
A junior or senior in college studying graphic design.
Experience with design software and graphics editing software, such as Canva.
Knowledge of design techniques.
Ability to work well within a team.
Time management skills.
A talent for creativity and problem-solving.

This position is an unpaid internship and does not offer sponsorship or relocation assistance.