Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee Inc; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Grimes, Iowa, is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join our corporate marketing team for a summer internship.

This role offers hands-on experience creating print and digital materials that reflect Hy-Vee’s brand and messaging, working in a fast-paced environment with mentors and real project deadlines. College juniors or seniors majoring in Graphic Design should submit a portfolio for consideration; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Graphic Design program and a junior or senior.
• Portfolio submission required for consideration.
• Strong writing and communication skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create custom print marketing materials (posters, ads, flyers) for Hy-Vee stores and offices.
• Create digital content to convey Hy-Vee’s brand messaging across digital platforms.
• Assist marketing staff with special projects and daily department tasks.
• Assist in data/asset management and communicate status with managers and leads.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Graphic Design major (junior/senior)

Tools

After Effects

Figma

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any)

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.