Graphic Design Intern

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a graphic design intern to support the development and production of creative assets across digital and print. You will assist with website and app updates, create production-ready files, and apply feedback from designers in a fast-paced brand team.

The role requires proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Figma, and After Effects, plus a keen eye for typography and color theory. Philadelphia home office during the internship is required.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing or recently completed a degree in graphic arts, visual studies, or a related creative discipline.
• Strong visual thinking and sharp design sensibility.
• Ability to execute across multiple formats and channels.
• Understanding of typography, composition, color theory, and responsive design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Basic animation or motion design skills, including After Effects.
• Meticulous attention to detail in file setup, naming conventions, and server archiving practices.
• Awareness of current design and fashion trends.
• Positive and proactive communication skills.
• Appetite for collaboration within a high-energy team environment.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
• Required Concept Board in preferred 8.5 x 11 PDF format, submitted with the application.
• Concept Board must show 3–5 emerging Fall 2027 fashion trends for the Urban Outfitters customer.
• Portfolio must be uploaded with the application.
• Must complete a video interview within two days of receiving the interview email if selected.
• Ability to work at the Home Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the internship program.

Responsibilities

• Support design and production of creative assets across digital and print, including web, app, email, social, signage, printed collateral, and marketing materials.
• Assist with web and app updates, including banners, imagery modules, promotional assets, and routine content updates.
• Prepare production-ready digital and print files.
• Apply feedback from designers and art directors.
• Participate in brainstorms, moodboarding, and creative reviews.
• Contribute ideas and visual references to seasonal and marketing initiatives.
• Create and adapt artwork, layouts, textures, and existing creative across formats and placements.
• Maintain organized working files, naming conventions, and archived final assets.
• Develop understanding of the creative process from concept through final production.
• Collaborate with the brand design team in a fast-paced creative environment.

Skills

Visual thinking

Multiformat design

Typography knowledge

Color theory

Responsive design

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

Graphic arts degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Lightroom

Figma

After Effects

Job description

• Support design and production of creative assets across digital and print, including web, app, email, social, signage, printed collateral, and marketing materials
• Assist with web and app updates, including banners, imagery modules, promotional assets, and routine content updates
• Prepare production-ready digital and print files
• Apply feedback from designers and art directors
• Participate in brainstorms, moodboarding, and creative reviews
• Contribute ideas and visual references to seasonal and marketing initiatives
• Create and adapt artwork, layouts, textures, and existing creative across formats and placements
• Maintain organized working files, naming conventions, and archived final assets
• Develop understanding of the creative process from concept through final production
• Collaborate with the brand design team in a fast-paced creative environment

Requirements

• Actively pursuing or recently completed a degree in graphic arts, visual studies, or a related creative discipline
• Strong visual thinking and sharp design sensibility
• Ability to execute across multiple formats and channels
• Understanding of typography, composition, color theory, and responsive design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom
• Proficiency in Figma
• Basic animation or motion design skills, including After Effects
• Meticulous attention to detail in file setup, naming conventions, and server archiving practices
• Awareness of current design and fashion trends
• Positive and proactive communication skills
• Appetite for collaboration within a high-energy team environment
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace
• Required Concept Board in preferred 8.5 x 11 PDF format, submitted with the application
• Concept Board must show 3–5 emerging Fall 2027 fashion trends for the Urban Outfitters customer
• Portfolio must be uploaded with the application
• Must complete a video interview within two days of receiving the interview email if selected
• Ability to work at the Home Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the internship program

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma, while applying strong visual thinking and design sensibility across multiple formats. Capable of collaborating effectively in a fast-paced creative environment and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in file management and production processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
• Figma Proficiency
• Understanding of Typography
• Basic Animation Skills
• Strong Visual Thinking

Hard Skills

• Graphic Design
• Responsive Design
• Color Theory
• Composition
• File Setup
• Naming Conventions
• Digital Asset Production
• Print Asset Production
• Motion Design
• Creative Asset Development

Soft Skills

• Positive Communication
• Proactive Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Creative Brainstorming
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Graphic Arts
• Visual Studies
• Creative Process
• Fashion Trends
• Marketing Materials
• Digital Assets
• Print Collateral
• Brand Design
• Seasonal Initiatives
• Diversity and Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Lightroom
• Figma
• After Effects