Visual Design Co-op - Spring 2027

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in Ohio seeks a junior graphic designer to collaborate with visual designers, crafting high-impact design solutions for management and product development teams. You will manage typography, iconography, color, space and texture across branding, layouts, posters, infographics and packaging, while supporting cross-functional design efforts.

A portfolio link or PDF must be attached in the application.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graphic/visual communications program (first year).
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and related tools.
• Portfolio link or PDF must be attached in application.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with visual designers to develop design solutions with high visual impact for management and product development teams.
• Handle typography, iconography, color, space, and texture for branding, layouts, posters, infographics and packaging; support cross-functional design teams.
• Provide graphic support for production phases, including on-truck graphics, labeling, mockups and packaging design.

Skills

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Graphic/Visual Communications (first year)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Responsibilities:

• The position works closely with visual designers to develop creative design solutions with high visual impact for key management and product development teams.
• Design responsibilities such as typography, iconography, color, space, and texture are to be manifested in product branding, logotypes, layouts, posters, presentations, infographics, and photo manipulation projects. The position may work collaboratively with and support Interaction Design, Production Design and/or other cross-functional design teams, updating and assisting visual design aspects that relate to the project activities of Crown Design.
• Provide graphic support on various production phase requirements. This could include design and preparation of on-truck graphics and labeling, mockup decals, print & package design and/or general assistance.

Job Qualifications:

• This position requires the candidate to have completed their first year of a 2 or 4 year college program focusing on Graphic/Visual Communications.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other relevant design tools.
• Applicants for this position must attach either an online link or a PDF version of their portfolio in the "Additional Information" section of the application.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Job Segment:

Branding, Package Design, Warehouse, Forklift, Marketing, Manufacturing