Marketing Graphic Design Intern - Spring 2027 (16 weeks)

The-Children; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum in Indianapolis is seeking a Marketing Graphic Design Intern for Spring 2027 (16 weeks). The role focuses on creating marketing materials such as signs, banners, flyers, brochures, postcards, invitations, and social media graphics, with hands-on production of medium- to large-format signage for the museum.

The internship emphasizes DEAI commitment and provides opportunities to work with branding standards, project deadlines, and collaborative teams. Candidates should be Jr.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or related field (Junior or Senior).
• Strong hand trimming and mounting of large-format prints.
• Experience with Illustrator and InDesign; Photoshop a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts for signs, banners, flyers, brochures, postcards, and invitations.
• Retouch and manipulate photos and graphics.
• Ensure brand consistency and meticulous attention to detail.
• Prepare materials for client approval using RoboHead.
• Manage multiple projects to meet timelines and budgets.
• Organize assets with up-to-date master libraries.
• Collaborate with in-house print center to ensure high-quality prints.
• Produce medium- to large-format signage and assist installation.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Hand trimming

Large-format printing

Education

Graphic Design or related field

Tools

RoboHead

Job description

Marketing Graphic Design Intern - Spring 2027 (16 weeks)

Job Category: Interns

Requisition Number: MARKE002468

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Part-Time
• Hybrid
• Rate : $15.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Description

OVERVIEW:

The Marketing Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for designing and producing a broad range of marketing materials including, but not limited to: signs, banners, fliers, brochures, postcards, invitations, social media graphics, and booklets. A major focus of this role will be designing, printing, and physically producing medium- to large-format signage for placement within the museum.

The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. Together, we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops design concepts that effectively communicate the goals and objectives of each project. Projects will include signs, banners, flyers, brochures, postcards, invitations, booklets, etc. that support marketing campaigns for exhibits, events, special initiatives, and museum operations.
• Performs retouching and manipulation of photos and other graphical elements.
• Creates materials that are consistent with the museum’s brand standards and provides meticulous attention to detail to ensure excellence in design and continuity.
• Prepares and submits materials for client approval utilizing in-house computerized job tracking software (a.k.a. RoboHead).
• Manages multiple projects to meet timelines and intended objectives, all within quality standards and budget guidelines.
• Ensures that all assets are organized and that master electronic asset libraries are up-to-date for easy reference by other team members within the creative team.
• Collaborate with the in-house print center to ensure the quality of higher-volume prints like fliers and postcards.
• Produce medium- and large-format signage. This process includes operating an in-house large-format printer, accurately trimming prints to size by hand with a knife, mounting printed materials, and, when necessary, participating in the installation of work within the museum.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Jr. or Sr. standing pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphics Art Management, or Digital Media.
• Strong physical production skills, specifically hand trimming with a knife and mounting medium-to-large-format prints.
• Intermediate (or better) experience designing in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus.

Must be able to work a consistent schedule on location at the museum within normal working hours (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm).

Please include a link to online examples of design work in your application

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to view computer monitors and communicate in small and large group settings. Must be able to interpret design plans.
• Must be able to use a keyboard to draft and review documents and manipulate graphic elements. Must be able to navigate local and regional ground and air travel.
• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods while traversing and viewing exhibitions and sites.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and tolerate dust in the environment.
• Must be able to visually perceive space and colors and to make visual assessments to produce drawings, documents, and designs.

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