Graphic Design – 2026 Summer Internship

Media Matters Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Matters Inc. in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking a Graphic Designer Intern for Summer 2026 to gain real-world experience in publishing, digital media and brand design. You’ll contribute to magazine layouts, social graphics and video content across print and digital projects.

This hands-on role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who can work across deadlines, collaborate with editorial and production teams, and develop strong layout, typography and production skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of graphic design experience (publishing asset a plus).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of WordPress, HTML and CSS.
• Strong layout, typography and production skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop print layouts from concept to production.
• Edit and prepare images for print and digital.
• Create digital illustrations and visual concepts for editorial content.
• Prepare print-ready PDFs and manage export settings for production.
• Build and manage InDesign documents for multi-page publications.
• Support the development of marketing and promotional collateral.
• Ensure accuracy in layout, typography and final file delivery.
• Design ads and digital graphics for web and social platforms.
• Assist with video editing and multimedia content.
• Collaborate with the editorial and production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Production skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Microsoft Office

WordPress

HTML

CSS

Job description

Media Matters Inc. is a growing, industry-focused publishing company based in Peterborough, Ontario, serving Canada’s collision repair sector.

We create, design and deliver national B2B publications alongside digital platforms—including websites, e-newsletters and social media channels that connect repair professionals, suppliers and industry leaders across the country.

Our work blends editorial storytelling with strong visual design—making creativity, accuracy and speed essential to everything we produce.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer Intern to join our team for Summer 2026.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to build real-world experience in publishing, digital media and brand design. You’ll work across both print and digital projects, contributing to everything from magazine layouts to social graphics and video content.

What You’ll Work On

• Design and develop print layouts from concept to final production, including covers and feature spreads
• Edit and prepare images for print and digital (colour correction, resizing, retouching)
• Create original digital illustrations and visual concepts for editorial content
• Prepare print-ready PDFs and manage export settings for production
• Build and manage InDesign documents for multi-page publications
• Support the development of marketing and promotional collateral
• Ensure accuracy in layout, typography and final file delivery
• Design ads and digital graphics for web and social platforms
• Assist with video editing and multimedia content
• Collaborate with the editorial and production teams to meet deadlines

Who You Are

• Creative, detail-oriented and highly organized
• A strong team player who can also work independently
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Open to feedback and able to take direction
• Adaptable, solution-focused and eager to learn
• Passionate about design, media and visual storytelling

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in graphic design (publishing experience is an asset)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of WordPress, HTML and CSS (asset)
• Strong layout, typography and production skills
• Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal (Fixed-Term)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• Interview Process: Remote / Virtual