Creative Brand Summer 2027 Internship-Onsite-Des Moines, IA

Wellabe; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Wellabe in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Creative Brand intern to support the Brand and Communications team by crafting visual stories across digital, print, video, and social channels.

You will gain hands-on experience in graphic design, photography, videography, and animation, contributing to projects that advance strategic business initiatives while building a versatile portfolio during a 10-week paid internship from June through August, approximately 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with teammates and stakeholders.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Lightroom.

Responsibilities

• Create and support the development of brand-aligned visual assets for print and digital marketing campaigns.
• Assist with photography and videography projects, including planning, shooting, editing, and organizing visual content.
• Create and edit motion graphics, animations, and short-form video content for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with storyboarding and concept development for multimedia projects.
• Ensure all creative materials adhere to brand standards and maintain visual consistency across platforms.
• Utilize project management tools to support planning, creation, review, and delivery of marketing materials.

Skills

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

The Creative Brand intern will support the Brand and Communications team by creating compelling visual stories across digital, print, video, and social media channels. Through hands-on work in graphic design, photography, videography, and animation, the intern will contribute to projects that advance strategic business initiatives.

Working alongside experienced creative professionals, the intern will gain exposure to the full creative process, from concept development and production through editing, delivery, and implementation, while building a versatile portfolio. This paid internship is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and runs for 10 weeks from June through August, approximately 40 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Create and support the development of brand-aligned visual assets for print and digital marketing campaigns, including brochures, presentations, social media graphics, email communications, advertisements, and promotional materials.
• Assist with photography and videography projects, including planning, equipment preparation, shooting, editing, and organizing visual content for a variety of communication channels.
• Create and edit motion graphics, animations, and short-form video content for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with storyboarding and concept development for multimedia projects.
• Ensure all creative materials adhere to brand standards and maintain visual consistency across platforms.
• Utilize project management tools and workflows to support the planning, creation, review, and delivery of marketing and communication materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, or similar creative tools.

About Wellabe Internship Program

The Wellabe Internship Program aims to provide interns with a comprehensive understanding of the company while fostering skill development through internship orientation, regular check-ins, assigned one-on-one mentors, weekly coffee chats with company leaders, weekly learning sessions, and engaging social events throughout the summer.

About Wellabe

Since 1929, Wellabe has been finding solutions to help our customers protect their health and financial well-being. And we’re committed to fostering an internal culture of inclusivity, well-being, and development so each of our team members can succeed. Learn more about Wellabe’s culture of betterment by visiting wellabe.com/culture.

Wellabe is full of smart, caring, hard-working people with a broad range of talents who understand collaboration is key. We bring our best selves every day, to connect with others to solve problems, spark innovation, and bring ideas to life. Meet the team and learn what makes Wellabe a great place to work by visiting wellabe.com/news/employee-spotlights.

Our core values:

• Be dedicated:Show unwavering commitment by proactively taking initiative, setting clear goals, and managing time effectively.
• Be trustworthy:Take accountability for actions, navigate difficult conversations with integrity, and build strong relationships through consistent, honest behavior.
• Be determined:Demonstrate enthusiasm and a relentless drive to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Be collaborative:Foster teamwork by being self-aware, actively listening, and effectively communicating across all levels.
• Be open:Embrace diversity and new ideas to create an inclusive environment.
• Be generous:Embody generosity and compassion by serving a greater purpose and helping others.
• Be better:Commit to continuous improvement and adapt effectively to change.
• Be well:Prioritize physical and mental health, manage stress, and demonstrate emotional intelligence.

Be well – thrive in an environment that fosters inclusivity, well-being, and development.