Paid Graphic Design Intern - Brand & Campaigns

LCS; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

LCS is offering a paid, full‑time summer marketing internship in Des Moines. Over 12 weeks you’ll contribute to brand campaigns, digital communications, and internal marketing projects while gaining exposure to the full creative process from concept to final production.

You’ll work on real projects for real audiences, with mentorship, and a presentation to senior leadership at program end. This role requires a graphic design portfolio and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication design or a related field.
• Sophomore, junior or senior standing.
• Graphic or digital design experience gained through coursework, employment, freelance work or a previous internship.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy and brand consistency.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and problem‑solving skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking and proficiency across relevant applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team with print, digital and presentation design projects.
• Design polished graphics, presentations, guides and marketing materials.
• Contribute to brand campaigns and new‑business initiatives.
• Prepare and optimize digital imagery for web, email and responsive applications.
• Help develop concepts, mood boards and creative directions.
• Manage multiple projects from initial concept through final production.
• Present concepts and creative ideas to the marketing team.
• Incorporate feedback and follow established brand standards.
• Prepare production‑ready files and conduct quality‑control reviews.
• Collaborate with writers, marketers and other internal partners.
• Support the design, development and testing of responsive HTML email campaigns.
• Help translate approved designs into email‑friendly layouts using HTML and CSS.
• Review emails for visual consistency, usability and responsiveness across devices.

Skills

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Cloud

Typography & layout

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or visual communication

Tools

HTML & CSS for email

Job description

LCS is offering a paid, full‑time summer marketing internship in Des Moines. Over 12 weeks you’ll contribute to brand campaigns, digital communications, and internal marketing projects while gaining exposure to the full creative process from concept to final production.

You’ll work on real projects for real audiences, with mentorship, and a presentation to senior leadership at program end. This role requires a graphic design portfolio and collaboration across teams.