Graphic Design Co-Op Spring 2027

Tire Discounters; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tire Discounters in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Graphic Design Co-op to join its marketing team onsite. You will assist in creating digital and print materials, develop concepts, and support daily retail marketing workflows.

Ideal candidates are current students in Graphic Design or Visual Arts with a portfolio showing strong design sense and Adobe Creative Cloud skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), plus time management and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Graphic Design or Visual Arts degree program.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign).
• Strong time management, communication, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Concept and develop creative for a range of print and digital mediums.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure brand voice across deliverables.
• Organize and maintain file folders to support production workflows.
• Estimate timelines accurately and meet deadlines for projects.
• Support additional marketing, website, digital, or recruiting projects as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Leadership

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Graphic Design/Visual Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tire Discounters is hiring a Graphic Design Co-op to join a fast-paced, growing company in Cincinnati, OH (onsite). This internship provides hands-on experience collaborating with the marketing team and agency partners to help produce digital and print content, while building day-to-day retail marketing exposure. You will support creative needs across the organization, from initial concept support through design production.

What you’ll do

• Concept and develop creative for a range of print and digital mediums, including digital ads, social media, email marketing, store signage and POP, flyers, posters, brochures, infographics, and other marketing materials as needed
• Maintain brand standards and ensure brand voice is reflected across all creative deliverables
• Organize and maintain structured file folders to support smooth production workflows
• Estimate timelines accurately and meet deadlines for assigned projects
• Support additional marketing, website, digital, or recruiting projects as needed

What you’ll need

• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) plus the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects at once while multitasking and staying focused on details to hit deadlines
• Excellence in problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and time management
• Leadership capability and the ability to take ownership
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Associates degree program in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field
• A portfolio that shows a strong design aesthetic and a basic understanding of design principles, demonstrating your skillset

Tools you’ll work with

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Role focus

In this co-op, you’ll assist with creative concept development and design production while gaining experience in the daily operations of a retail marketing team. You’ll collaborate with the marketing team and agency partners to help deliver both digital and print creative support for the organization.