Spring 2027 Graphic Design Intern

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Summer Internship Program offers a 15-week immersive experience for aspiring designers in Cincinnati. You will contribute to internal communications, develop on-brand materials, and collaborate across teams to elevate our associate experience.

As a Graphic Design Intern, you will gain hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to senior leaders while refining your visual storytelling, layout, and digital design skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a design-related degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA.
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship is required for employment in Kroger Co.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works well independently and in groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, on-brand materials for training, onboarding, and internal associate programs.
• Partner across teams as a creative consultant to elevate internal brand identity and routine tasks with fresh thinking.
• Use data-driven storytelling to connect associates' work to Kroger's business strategy and elevate the employer brand.
• Consistently demonstrate Kroger's core values of Diversity, Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, Honesty, and Safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Design-related degree (actively pursuing)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started?

We are looking for a creative, passionate, and driven Graphic Design Intern to join our Associate Experience team. In this role, you will help shape how our associates connect through compelling visual storytelling. You will play a vital part in elevating our internal communications, helping to inspire, motivate, and engage our workforce across the enterprise. If you love bringing ideas to life and want to make a meaningful impact on the everyday experience of our associates, we would love to have you on our team! Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on the job training, mentorship, and real‑world experience in their field of choice.

The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 15‑week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Spring 2027 dates: January 11 - April 23.

Our program offers competitive pay, hands‑on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your semester driving projects, refining your professional skills, working along industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status).

Responsibilities

Design engaging, on‑brand materials for training, onboarding, and internal associate programs.

Partner across teams as a creative consultant to elevate our internal brand identity, bringing creative excellence and fresh thinking even to routine tasks.

Use data‑driven storytelling to connect associates' work to our business strategy, amplifying our unique story to elevate our reputation as an employer of choice.

Consistently demonstrate our core values of Diversity, Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, Honesty, and Safety.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a design related degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to various levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated self‑starter who excels both independently and in groups. Highly accurate and detail‑oriented with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Successfully manages multiple priorities, embraces change as a positive challenge, and thrives in a multi‑tasking environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 246142
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Posting Date 10/28/2026, 05:20 PM
• Locations 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On‑site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.