Creative Design Intern.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is seeking a Creative Design Intern in East Lansing, MI. You will help craft visuals for print and digital formats, while learning brand storytelling and multimedia production within a collaborative team.

The internship targets graphic design students, with a requirement of a 3.0 GPA and sophomore status or higher. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in agricultural finance branding and content creation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing or film studies.
• Sophomore status or above.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00.
• Strong interest in agricultural sector.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Experience with print, digital, and/or video design.

Responsibilities

• Design Support: assist in creating visuals for print and digital materials while preserving brand consistency.
• Multimedia Production: contribute to video and multimedia projects.
• Digital Graphics: support graphics for website, social media, and intranet.
• Team Collaboration: work with the creative team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand storytelling

Print & digital design

Video design

Adobe Creative Suite

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Sophomore status

GPA 3.0

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Company: GreenStone Farm Credit Services

This is a paid Internship with an hourly rate of $20/hr.

Duration: May 2027 – August 2027
Location: Based in our East Lansing, MI office, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the local community while being an integral part of our organization.

Are you a creative and talented graphic design student with a passion for visual storytelling and brand enhancement? Do you possess the skills to create compelling graphics, both in print and digital formats? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to gain hands‑on experience as a Creative Design Intern.

At GreenStone Farm Credit Services, we recognize the power of visual communication in conveying our message and enhancing our brand presence. We're seeking a motivated intern to join our team and contribute to the creation of captivating visual content across various mediums.

What You'll Gain by becoming at GreenStone Intern:

• Hands‑on experience in the agricultural finance industry.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in rural communities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Creative Design Intern:

• Design Support: Assist in meeting design needs for supporting graphics, print materials, layout/publications, and other visual assets while maintaining brand consistency.
• Multimedia Production: Provide production skills for the creation of video and multimedia projects, bringing our visual content to life.
• Digital Graphics: Execute digital platform graphic support for mediums such as the website, social media, and intranet, ensuring engaging and visually appealing digital content.
• Team Collaboration: Support department efforts as needed, working collaboratively with the creative team to meet project goals and deadlines.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing or film studies.
• Sophomore status or above in your academic program.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required.
• Strong interest in or prior experience working in the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of creative design strategies and experience in print, digital and/or video design
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn.

About Us...

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over an $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 35 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.