Intern - Graphic Design

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Business Solutions offers an internship where you will update and create advertisements, promotional materials, digital and print ads, social media graphics, booth displays, signage and presentations. You’ll collaborate with internal marketing teams and designers on real world projects and gain valuable experience.

As an intern, you will conceptualize and design campaigns, develop tradeshow graphics, and maintain brand identity across channels.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in at least one year of college pursuing marketing or graphic design degree.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; basic PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of current social media trends and brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design marketing assets for campaigns, social launches, and branding.
• Create tradeshow graphics and brand-aligned materials.
• Produce print and digital ads, brochures, presentations, infographics.
• Maintain brand identity across channels and support sales materials.
• Produce visuals for social media and corporate materials.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Education

1+ year college pursuing bachelor’s in Marketing/Graphic Design

Job description

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As an Intern at LJA Business Solutions, you will be responsible for updating and creating advertisements, promotional materials, digital and print ads, social media graphics, booth displays, signage and presentations. You'll collaborate with internal marketing teams and designers on real world projects and gain valuable experience.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Conceptualize, design, and execute creative concepts for various marketing campaigns, social launches, and brand initiatives.
• Collaborate with our tradeshow manager and marketing teams on development of tradeshow graphics
• Create and maintain brand-aligned visual assets for print and digital, including advertisements, brochures, presentations, event materials, and infographics.
• Maintain and evolve the company’s brand identity to ensure consistency across all channels.
• Design graphics for marketing and sales presentations and/or materials
• Assist with corporate marketing materials/ads
• Design assets for social media and ensure they meet brand standards
• Production work that includes, but is not limited to file organization, stationery, and image libraries.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have completed at least one year of college and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing or graphic design.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Must know basic knowledge of PowerPoint
• Knowledge of current social media trends
• Must have a professional demeaner
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently and take direction from more than one person
• Ability to balance multiple projects and prioritize

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.