Graphic Design Intern

Marley Engineered Products; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX Technologies is offering a Graphic Design Intern role in Burr Ridge, IL, collaborating with the Marketing team to create and manage visual content across digital and print platforms. You will work on campaigns, product collateral, website updates, and social media graphics under a Senior Designer's guidance.

The position emphasizes brand consistency, quality design, and timely delivery, with hands-on opportunities in content development and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in creative design and branding within a marketing context.
• Experience with both print and digital design layouts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and understanding of typography.

Responsibilities

• Develop photo images for marketing materials, websites, and social posts.
• Design and produce marketing collateral for print and digital use.
• Retouch images and ensure brand consistency across materials.
• Support rebranding by updating product collateral and assets.

Skills

Creative design

Branding

Marketing communications

Digital media

Print & digital layouts

Adobe Creative Suite

Color theory

Typography

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Junior level in bachelor’s program

Major in Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication

GPA 3.0/4.0+ preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Building People that Build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

Working closely with our Marketing team, this internship provides hands‑on experience in creative design and brand communication within a leading manufacturing organization. The Graphic Design Intern will support the development and execution of visual content across digital and print platforms, helping to communicate our products, brand identity, and marketing messages effectively. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of design projects including product collateral, website updates, social media graphics, and campaign materials. You will work under the guidance of a Senior Designer and collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency, design quality, and timely delivery of creative materials.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will include:

Creative Design & Content Development

• Select and develop photo images for marketing materials, websites, and social or blog posts to support campaigns and storytelling.
• Design and produce marketing materials for both print and digital applications, ensuring brand consistency and visual impact.
• Retouch and manipulate images to enhance quality and align with brand standards.
• Assist with rebranding initiatives by updating product collateral and marketing assets to reflect current templates and guidelines.

Digital & Web Support

• Assist with light website updates and content edits within WordPress.
• Help maintain backend systems by uploading and updating product and marketing content.
• Support the organization and management of digital asset libraries and the marketing file server to ensure accessibility and version control.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work under the direction of a Senior Designer to support the Marketing Communications Team with creative projects, campaign coordination, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure marketing materials effectively communicate key messages and product value.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh ideas and creative input.

Administrative & General Support

• Assist with daily marketing administration tasks and general office duties as assigned
• Provide support for special projects, product launches, and company events as needed.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Strong interest in creative design, branding, marketing communications, and digital media
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects
• Experience in both print and digital design layout creations
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Solid understanding of color theory and typography
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams while independently managing projects.

Education & Certifications

• At least junior level in a bachelor's program with a major in Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Minimum travel may be required. Less than 5%.
• Workplace is onsite in an office setting.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.