Graphic Design Intern

Quartz; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Networking opportunities

Intern retreat (Madison)

Mentorship support

Mock interview prep

Job shadowing opportunities

Paid volunteer experience

ERGs access

Job summary

Quartz is seeking a creative Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing team for Summer 2027 in Madison, WI. You will contribute to print and digital campaigns, align assets with brand standards, and collaborate with experienced designers and marketers to deliver meaningful projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through the full creative process, receive mentorship, and participate in reviews and portfolio-building activities.

Qualifications

• Provide a link to their design portfolio on résumé.
• Demonstrate interest in Marketing, Brand Development, or Graphic Design as a career path.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator).
• Completed at least one college-level course in Graphic Design or Design Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Designing and updating print and digital marketing materials.
• Create visual assets that align with Quartz's brand standards.
• Assist with advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Create and maintain icons and graphics within Quartz's design library.
• Edit, license, and prepare stock photography and digital assets.
• Support internal and external communications initiatives.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and business partners on various projects.
• Participate in creative reviews and contribute ideas.

Skills

Portfolio link in résumé

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Brand development interest

Education

Graphic Design course

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Quartz is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing team for Summer 2027. This internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful print and digital design projects that support real business initiatives while collaborating with experienced designers and marketing professionals.

As a member of the design team, you'll contribute to a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience creating visual communications that align with Quartz's brand standards. Rather than working solely on intern-specific assignments, you'll be treated as an active contributor and valued member of the team.

Internship Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Networking and team-building opportunities

• Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)

• Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius

• Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support

• Mock interview and résumé development workshops

• Job shadowing opportunities

• Paid volunteer experience

• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Graphic Design Intern, you'll work alongside our creative team to support a wide variety of print and digital marketing initiatives. You'll gain exposure to the full creative process while contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact across the organization.

Responsibilities may include:

• Designing and updating print and digital marketing materials

• Creating visual assets that align with established brand standards

• Assisting with advertising and promotional campaigns

• Creating and maintaining icons and graphics within Quartz's design library

• Editing, licensing, and preparing stock photography and digital assets

• Supporting internal and external communications initiatives

• Collaborating with designers, marketers, and business partners on a variety of creative projects

• Participating in creative reviews and contributing ideas to project discussions

Examples of projects may include:

• Billboards and advertising materials

• Network maps and visual communication pieces

• Custom icon creation and library management

• Stock photo selection, licensing, and editing

• Marketing collateral for print and digital channels

What You'll Learn

During this internship, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Apply graphic design principles in a professional business environment

• Strengthen your skills using Adobe Creative Suite applications

• Gain experience working within established brand standards and guidelines

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative setting

• Develop communication and presentation skills through cross-functional teamwork

• Build professional portfolio pieces through meaningful project work

• Learn how creative teams support broader business and marketing objectives

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must:

• Provide a link to their design portfolio on their résumé

• Demonstrate an interest in Marketing, Brand Development, and/or Graphic Design as a possible career path

• Have hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator)

• Have successfully completed at least one college-level course in Graphic Design or Design Fundamentals

• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027

• Graduate between December 2027 and May 2028

• Live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August

• Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat (June 1-4, 2027), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)

• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future

Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.

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