Summer 2027 Creative Services Internship | Hybrid

Allianz Life; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Life is seeking a design-focused student or emerging professional to support the Creative Services team in Minneapolis. You will develop concepts, moodboards, and deliverables across print and digital formats, while aligning with our brand strategy and audience needs.

You should demonstrate strong Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), collaboration, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. AI tools usage is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Pursuing education in visual communication or related design field.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Basic understanding of print production and color systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Creative Services by understanding Allianz brands, products, audiences.
• Develop concepts and moodboards; present and justify fit for marketing strategy.
• Execute concepts across print, digital, large format; update materials with feedback.
• Research design and social trends; work with AI tools when applicable.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Brand understanding

Creative concept development

Trend research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fast-paced work ability

AI tools usage

Education

Visual Communication / Graphic Design

Art Direction / Packaging Design

Interactive Media / Brand Strategy

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission - we secure your future - and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for the community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting equality in our communities.
The Allianz Creative Team is about creating brilliant ideas, and bringing them to life in differentiating, motivating, and effective ways - in the service of selling our products, engaging producers, communicating with our community, and promoting the Allianz brand.
What You Do

• Support the Creative Services team by gaining an understanding of the Allianz brand, products, and audiences we serve
• Collaborate with the Creative Services team, develop creative concepts and moodboards, be able to present those concepts and explain why they would be the best fit for the marketing strategy and be able to execute those concepts through numerous deliverables (print, digital, large format, specialties, etc.)
• Research and share design, digital, and social trends
• Update and edit materials based on team and partner feedback, using InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop
• Receive and provide feedback
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

What You Bring

• Pursuing education in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Packaging Design, Interactive Media, Logo & Identity Systems, Brand Strategy, or related field
• Strong knowledge and skills in Adobe Creative Suite; mainly with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Basic understanding of print production, paper, process and PMS color systems, and file types
• Ability to work creatively and proactively
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Solid interpersonal and listening skills
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas

Job posting range $20/hr - $24/hr
Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. This role is not eligible for an annual incentive program. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.