Graphic Design Intern

Kwik Trip, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kwik Trip, Inc.'s Marketing Department is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support the Creative Services team. You will assist with developing and producing materials for campaigns, internal comms, retail environments, and brand-building efforts across Kwik Trip’s brands.

This paid internship lasts about 8 months, with up to 20 hours per week during the academic term and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and brand consistency.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Familiarity with print production and digital media guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and production of marketing materials across channels.
• Create and update materials for internal communications and brand environments.
• Develop environmental graphics for stores and events.
• Perform photo editing and basic retouching for assets.
• Prepare production-ready artwork with print and digital specs.
• Organize and manage digital assets and versions.
• Create mockups and presentations to support campaigns.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, and marketers.
• Learn and apply design best practices and brand guidelines.
• Provide administrative and production support to the team.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Layout

Brand consistency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Kwik Trip, Inc.'s Marketing Department is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join the Creative Services team. This role provides hands-on experience supporting brand, marketing, and communication initiatives across the organization. The Graphic Design Intern will assist with the development, production, and execution of creative materials that support marketing campaigns, internal communications, retail environments, and brand-building efforts across Kwik Trip’s various brands.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Creative Services team with the design and production of marketing materials across multiple channels, including point-of-sale signage, direct mail, digital communications, social media assets, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Design and update a variety of materials supporting internal communications, including employee-facing announcements, presentations, digital signage, recognition programs, and corporate messaging initiatives.
• Support the creation and production of environmental graphics for stores, corporate facilities, events, trade shows, and other branded environments.
• Perform photo editing and retouching tasks, including color correction, image cleanup, background removal, compositing, cropping, and preparing photography assets for print and digital applications.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and files according to print and digital specifications while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Modify, revise, and update existing creative assets while maintaining version control and brand consistency.
• Assist with the organization, tagging, maintenance, and management of digital assets within company file systems and asset libraries.
• Create mockups, prototypes, and presentation materials to support campaign development and stakeholder reviews.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, marketers, and cross-functional business partners to support project execution and workload priorities.
• Learn and apply best practices related to design, branding, typography, composition, photography, accessibility, and visual communication.
• Support Creative Services with administrative and production-related tasks as needed to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Photography, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Understanding of core design principles including typography, color theory, layout, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop for image editing, photo retouching, and asset preparation.
• Basic understanding of print production processes, file preparation, and design specifications for both print and digital media.
• Familiarity with photography concepts and image management practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity, curiosity, and willingness to learn new design tools, technologies, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Photoshop experience including image selection, editing, or retouching.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems or creative workflow tools.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. They demonstrate initiative, strong problem-solving abilities, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative creative environment while gaining real-world experience working with a well-established retail brand.

Work Schedule

This is a paid internship that will last approximately 8 months, with the potential for extension based on business needs and candidate performance. Students must be available to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic semester and may have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during school breaks. Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate academic commitments.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 14th