Graphic Design Intern
Employer: Minitab
Location: Chicago, IL — Remote option available
Pay: $18.00 / hr
Type: Internship — Marketing & Creative (full-time/part-time hours depending on team needs)
What You’ll Do
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Design digital and print assets: infographics, social posts, presentations, event collateral, and email visuals.
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Support web/UI tasks (wireframes, prototypes) and assist with AEM updates and HubSpot/Marketo email builds.
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Collaborate with copywriters and marketers on campaign creative from concept through execution.
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Work in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Canva, and Miro; experiment with generative AI for ideation and rapid prototyping.
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Organize final assets, participate in brainstorms, and help prepare portfolio-quality work.
Why It Stands Out
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Real portfolio-building work across digital, print, and experiential channels — not just busywork.
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Exposure to professional workflows (AEM, HubSpot/Marketo) and mentorship from a marketing & creative team.
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Remote-friendly with opportunity to work on visible company projects and learn production-grade processes.
Potential Trade-offs
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Internship pay is modest ($18/hr) — best suited for those prioritizing experience/portfolio growth over compensation.
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Fast-paced marketing deadlines and event-driven work may require flexible hours occasionally.
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Expect to juggle multiple small projects and production tasks while learning tools and processes.
Qualifications / Requirements
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Senior or rising senior in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Interaction Design, or related field.
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Strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking and visual design fundamentals.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with Figma, Canva, and Miro.
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Interest in digital marketing, UX basics, and experimenting with AI in creative workflows.
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Bonus: exposure to HubSpot/Marketo, AEM, motion graphics, or basic HTML/CSS.
Perks / Benefits
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Hands-on mentorship, real campaign experience, and the chance to produce portfolio-ready assets.
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Work alongside a cross-functional marketing team and learn production pipelines and tooling.
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Opportunity to explore motion, web, and AI-assisted design in a professional setting.
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Would You Take This Job? — Would you prioritize the portfolio experience and tool exposure here, or look for higher-paid internships even if they offer less mentorship?