Graphic Design Intern
Graphic Design Intern
REPORTS TO: Creative Director, Sr. Designer
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: Charleston, SC
SUMMARY
PlanSource is a high-growth software company headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with offices in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Grand Rapids MI, and Charleston SC. We are looking for a creative and energetic professional to join the marketing team in the Charleston office as a Graphic Design Intern.
The Graphic Design Intern will support the creative / marketing team, reporting to the Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer.
PlanSource is part of the Vista Equity Partners portfolio of companies. Together, we are working to reinvent the employee benefits administration landscape. Our talented associates benefit from this partnership through increased capital for strategic investments, access to exceptional toolkits, best practices and resources for success, and strong cultural and value alignment focused on talent development and growth.
MISSION
Reporting to the Creative Director and Sr. Designer, the Graphic Design Intern will bring a mix of design experience and a desire to learn to the position. We’re looking for a graphic design student or recent graduate that will be excited to help contribute to the team. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design, strong design skills, an interest in technology and a drive to contribute to a marketing team.
This internship brings an opportunity to learn from a fun, strategic and professional team. The position will play a role in the day-to-day requests and workflows — including the design and production of the corporate website, internal and external presentations, social media, and print and digital sales collateral. This role will offer an opportunity to learn and contribute to a quickly growing B-to-B software company.
OUTCOMES
1. Work with the Creative Director and Senior Designer to help maintain visuals for the PlanSource brand
2. Work with creative and marketing team members to learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of being a part an in-house marketing / design team within a B-to-B software and tech company
3. Assist in the design of marketing and sales materials from the design phase through production for digital, social media, paid media, mobile, print and environmental
4. Assist in the design of PowerPoint presentations for internal and external uses (presentations, sales meetings, conferences and webinars)
5. Edit and maintain web pages for company websites hosted on WordPress
6. Communicate ideas and concepts with the ability to present alternative designs
7. Quickly iterates based on feedback received
8. Assist in the documentation of brand standards including color palette, typography, icon and photography styles as they evolve
9. Record webinars and upload these to website
10. Assist in the organization of files and documentation of processes
ROLE-BASED COMPETENCIES
The desired candidate must have:
· Strong design portfolio showcasing graphic design skills and strategic thinking
· Ability to work well with team members
· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of industry trends and creative tools
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and other workforce productivity tools
These competencies are desired but not required:
· Experience in WordPress a plus
· Website design skills a plus
· Video creation and video editing skills a plus
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
· Currently enrolled in BA / BFA or recent graduate
· Major(ed) in in graphic design or related field