Marketing & Visual Communications Intern

THE RADIO FLYER COMPANY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Radio Flyer Company in Chicago is seeking a Marketing & Visual Communications Intern to support the Brand Communications team. This paid internship involves designing visuals for campaigns, social media, packaging, product launches, and events.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors studying Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or Marketing with a 3.0+ GPA, proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• Junior or senior majoring in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or Marketing with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; After Effects, XD, and Dreamweaver are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Creative, hands-on, and results oriented; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated; capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design visuals (digital and physical assets) for marketing campaigns and product launches.
• Design visuals for internal meetings and events.
• Copywrite new product content for launches on RadioFlyer.com and retailer websites.
• Create written brand content to support e-commerce and social growth.
• Provide assistance during onsite and offsite photo and video shoots.

Skills

Creative thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Graphic Design / Visual Communications / Marketing degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

After Effects

Adobe XD

Dreamweaver

Job description

Marketing & Visual Communications Intern

About this position

The Radio Flyer Company is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. A recognized leader in the toy industry and headquartered in Chicago, we design everything from wagons and tricycles to battery-powered Go-Karts, and ride-ons—innovating in every category we enter. For over a century, Radio Flyer has served as the first set of wheels for generations of kids, inspiring imaginative play as wagons transformed into rocket ships, race cars, and airplanes. Today, with over a billion Radio Flyer wheels on the road, we continue to create experiences that align with our mission to bring smiles to kids of all ages by bringing the world out to play.

Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace nationally and locally, in addition to being recognized for strong social and environmental performance with a B Corp Certification. Our team has received numerous awards over the years including Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Chicago Innovation Awards, People Magazine’s Companies that Care, the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, and WayUp’s Top Internship Programs nationwide. Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer and grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, who was recognized as a Top CEO on Glassdoor. Radio Flyer is also proud to have been named a top workplace for women, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ community members over the years by Crain’s, Daily Herald and Vault.

At Radio Flyer, our goal is to continue to build a great diverse team. We welcome and appreciate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration, and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth. At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, “Every time we touch people’​s lives, they will feel FUNomenal!”

Very important - all resumes must be accompanied by sample portfolios in PDF format or include links to online portfolios to be considered for this position.

As the Marketing & Visual Communications Intern working with the Brand Communications team, you will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. This is a paid opportunity.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Design visuals (digital and physical assets) to promote the Radio Flyer brand and products. This includes assets for marketing campaigns, social media, packaging design for our retail customers, product launches and more.
• Design visuals for internal customers, including company meetings and events
• Copywrite new product content for launches on RadioFlyer.com and retail customer websites.
• Create written brand content to support e-commerce and social media growth.
• Provide assistance during onsite and offsite photo and video shoots

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior, majoring in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, and/or Marketing with a 3.0+ grade point average.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe XD, and Adobe Dreamweaver is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Creative, hands‑on and results oriented; need a strong ability to prioritize objectives and meet deadlines
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively
• Capacity to understand graphic trends, recommend design direction, and update designs based on feedback

Above all, the individual must commit to our values:

FUNatical Customer Service

Live with Integrity

Yes I Can

Excellence in Everything

Responsible for Success

We are looking for people who live our values and support our vision and mission!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

The pay range per hour is $21-$25. Pay is based on responsibilities, skills/experience level, education, along with the Chicagoland area market, the consumer product industry, and company size. This internship may offer a relocation stipend for those who live outside of the Chicagoland area. Radio Flyer’s paid time off policies comply with the City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.

Salary Information

$21 - $25Hourly Wage