Marketing - Graphic Design Intern

Milliken & Company; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Marketing – Graphic Design Intern to support the Creative Services team on real business priorities. The internship offers hands-on project ownership and opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You will produce graphics for sales collateral, digital and print content, and help develop reports and presentations while contributing to process improvements. This full-time summer internship runs 11–12 weeks and is paid.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a BS in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related design field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within Creative Services.
• Produce graphics for sales collateral, digital and print content to drive growth.
• Assist in developing reports, presentations, or process documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains.
• Present project findings, recommendations, or results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

BS in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Marketing – Graphic Design Intern

Position Overview

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting real business priorities within the Marketing Creative Services Team. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and develop skills aligned to professional growth and business impact. This role is designed to provide practical experience in a fast‑paced environment while building foundational capabilities in problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

This internship is a full‑time (40 hours/week), paid position that is 11–12 weeks in length during the summer of 2027, located at our Spartanburg, SC location.

Job Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day activities and key projects within Creative Services
• Produce impactful graphics for sales collateral, digital, and print content that help drive growth through product, industry, and market focused initiatives
• Assist in developing reports, presentations, or process documentation
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains
• Present project findings, recommendations, or results

Qualifications – Required

• Candidates with or working toward a BS in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related design field
• Competency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills

Qualifications – Preferred

• Exposure to brand guidelines, digital asset management, or video editing
• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly in PowerPoint
• Prior internship, project, or relevant experience

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Hands‑on project ownership with business impact
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams and leaders
• Professional development and networking opportunities

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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