Graphic Design Intern at Minitab LLC

Wayne State University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional mentorship

Experience on real-world design projects

Strengthened portfolio

Job summary

A leading analytics software firm is seeking a Graphic Design Intern in Chicago to collaborate on design projects and gain hands-on experience. This internship offers an opportunity to build a portfolio with high-quality work while learning professional creative workflows. Candidates should have a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other design tools, and a passion for visual storytelling. This position is onsite or hybrid, with compensation at $18.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and conceptual thinking.
• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms is a plus.
• Basic copywriting or content strategy experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create digital and print graphics in alignment with brand standards.
• Assist in visualizing brand messaging across campaigns.
• Collaborate on wireframes and design elements for web projects.
• Work alongside copywriters and marketers for consistent messaging.
• Edit and build marketing emails in platforms like HubSpot.
• Experiment with generative AI tools for rapid prototyping.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and organize final assets.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Visual storytelling

Branding

Communication design

Education

Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Interaction Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Canva

Miro

HubSpot

Marketo

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Job description

Step into the creative world of visual communications, advertising and brand storytelling as a Graphic Design Intern at Minitab.

You’ll collaborate with a dynamic marketing team and gain hands‑on experience designing materials that bring our brand to life across digital, print, and experiential platforms.

This is more than just a design internship—it’s an opportunity to build a portfolio‑ready body of work, learn professional creative workflows, and make a meaningful impact through visual communication.

What You’ll Do

As a Graphic Design Intern, you’ll work closely with designers, marketers, and writers to create high‑impact visual content. You'll be involved in projects from concept to execution, building your skills in branding, digital design, and visual storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Production: Create digital and print graphics including infographics, social media visuals, presentations, email assets, and event collateral—all in alignment with Minitab’s brand standards.
• Brand Storytelling: Assist in visualizing brand messaging across campaigns, helping to tell compelling stories through design.
• Web & UI/UX Support: Collaborate on wireframes, prototypes, and design elements for web projects.
• Creative Collaboration: Work alongside copywriters and marketers to ensure consistent and engaging visual/written messaging.
• Digital Marketing: Edit and build marketing emails in platforms like HubSpot and Marketo; assist with web content updates via Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Design Tools: Work daily in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Canva, and Miro to develop and refine creative assets.
• AI Exploration: Experiment with generative AI tools to support ideation and rapid prototyping.
• Creative Support: Contribute to brainstorming sessions, organize final assets, and bring new ideas to the table.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated, creative individual with a passion for design and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Senior or rising senior pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, conceptual thinking, and a solid grasp of visual design principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Canva, and Miro.
• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms (HubSpot, Marketo, AEM) is a plus.
• Basic copywriting, messaging, or content strategy experience is a bonus.

Preferred Skills

• A passion for visual storytelling, branding, and communication design.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and accessibility standards.
• Exposure to motion graphics, basic HTML/CSS, or interactive media is a bonus.

Why Join Minitab?

• Work on real‑world design projects that contribute to live marketing campaigns.
• Gain professional mentorship from experienced designers and marketers.
• Strengthen your portfolio with high‑quality, published work.
• Learn the latest tools and techniques in graphic design and digital marketing.
• Get an inside look into how design supports broader marketing strategy.
• Join a collaborative, creative culture that values fresh ideas and innovation.

Apply now and bring your visual storytelling skills to a global leader in analytics software.

This is an onsite or hybrid position at our Chicago office and remote work is not an option.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pursuant to the Illinois pay transparency laws, Minitab is posting the hourly compensation for this position. At the time of posting, the Illinois payrate is $18.00/hr.

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.