Graphic Design Intern

Talbert, Bright & Ellington

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Brand standards exposure

Portfolio development

Mentorship from pros

Career opportunities

Job summary

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, is seeking motivated Graphic Design Interns to join our Marketing & Branding team.

This internship offers hands-on experience creating visual content for proposals, marketing campaigns, events, and digital platforms, with exposure to branding in aviation-focused civil engineering projects. You will collaborate with marketing, business development, and leadership to translate briefs into professional materials, build a portfolio, and learn

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field
Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills (academic, personal, or professional work)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat (Mac & PC)
Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout
Experience preparing files for print and digital formats
Ability to adapt designs for multiple mediums and platforms

Responsibilities

Proposal Support: design and format RFQ/RFP and SOQ materials with professional layouts
Marketing Collateral: create visual assets for career fairs and events
Social Media Management: support content creation and posting on LinkedIn
Brand Development: apply brand guidelines for consistency across materials
Design & Layout: use typography, color, imagery, layout to produce graphics
File Preparation: prepare files for print or digital distribution
Collaboration: work with marketing, business development, leadership to develop visuals

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Typography & layout

Print & digital prep

Adapt to mediums

Education

Graphic Design

Visual Communication

Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML/CSS

CMS platforms

Job description

Description

Department: Marketing

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 30 years, TBE employs more than 95 professionals.

TBE is seeking motivated Graphic Design Interns to join our Marketing & Branding team at a growing civil engineering firm specializing in aviation projects. We are recruiting for one Graphic Design or Marketing Intern per semester during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. This role provides hands-on experience creating visual content for proposals, marketing campaigns, events, and digital platforms. The intern will help translate creative briefs into engaging and professional materials that support business development, recruiting, and brand visibility within the aviation and engineering industries.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Support: Assist in designing and formatting RFQ/RFP and SOQ materials, ensuring professional layouts, production, graphics, and compliance with client requirements.
Marketing Collateral: Create visual assets for career fairs, trade shows, recruiting events, and other marketing initiatives.
Social Media Management: Support content creation and posting on LinkedIn and other approved platforms, helping to showcase projects, expertise, and company culture.
Brand Development: Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all digital and print materials.
Design & Layout: Utilize typography, color, imagery, and layout principles to produce professional graphics for print and digital channels.
File Preparation: Prepare files for print or digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and quality.
Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, business development, and leadership teams to develop visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field
Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills (academic, personal, or professional work)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat (Mac & PC)
Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout
Experience preparing files for print and digital formats
Ability to adapt designs for multiple mediums and platforms

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

Basic understanding of marketing, branding, or social media best practices
Experience with content creation for blogs, emails, or digital campaigns
Interest in aviation or engineering industry marketing
Familiarity with event planning, trade shows, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
Understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, CMS platforms) to support website updates and digital content
Possess creativity, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to learn, with attention to detail being crucial
Ability to work independently and in a team, accept constructive feedback, manage time effectively, and work under deadlines

What We Offer

Hands-on experience designing proposals, marketing materials, and digital content for aviation-focused civil engineering projects
Exposure to professional workflows and brand standards in a technical industry
Opportunities to build a portfolio of industry-relevant work
Collaboration and mentorship from experienced marketing and engineering professionals

Benefits (subject to eligibility)