Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Grimes, Iowa is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced marketing department and contribute to Hy-Vee's brand voice.

This internship offers college students majoring in Graphic Design the chance to create print materials, digital content, and assist with day-to-day projects while building a strong portfolio. You will work with managers and leads, learn from a creative team, and support campaigns across Hy-Vee stores and corporate channels.

Qualifications

• College student majoring in Graphic Design who is a junior or senior.
• Must submit a digital portfolio for consideration.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of After Effects and/or Figma is a plus.
• Photography, illustration, or video editing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create custom print marketing materials (posters, print ads and flyers for Hy-Vee stores, corporate office and subsidiaries).
• Create custom digital content to convey Hy-Vee's brand messaging across all digital platforms (digital ads, emails, web banners, social posts).
• Assist marketing staff with special projects.
• Assist in day-to-day activities of a busy marketing department.
• Assist in data/asset management.
• Communication with managers and leads on status of projects.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Creativity

Education

Graphic Design student (Junior or Senior)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

After Effects

Figma

Job description

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description

Job Profile:

Graphic Design Intern

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

We have an opening for a graphic design intern at the Hy-Vee, Inc. corporate office, located in Grimes, Iowa. This is an excellent opportunity for a person majoring in graphic design to obtain creative experience in a fast-paced marketing department. The summer internship program at Hy-Vee, Inc. provides qualified candidates the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally at one of the Midwest’s top grocery retailers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create custom print marketing materials (posters, print ads and flyers for Hy-Vee stores, corporate office and subsidiaries).
• Create custom digital content to convey Hy-Vee's brand messaging across all digital platforms (digital ads, emails, web banners, social posts).
• Assist marketing staff with special projects.
• Assist in day-to-day activities of a busy marketing department.
• Assist in data/asset management.
• Communication with managers and leads on status of projects.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of After Effects and/or Figma a plus.
• Photography, illustration, and/or video shooting or editing skills a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Minimum Education And Experience Required To Perform Job

College student majoring in Graphic Design who is of a junior or senior status.

Must submit a digital portfolio for consideration.

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
• Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.