Graphic Designer Summer Associate Internship

Support design, production, and branding efforts for marketing and corporate communications as a Marketing Design Summer Associate at Navy Federal.

Your Role

• Key responsibilities include:
• Develop and execute designs, layouts, and visual branding in print and digital media supporting products, services, and objectives
• Participate in strategic and conceptual development meetings with clients to determine project requirements and creative direction
• Create print, video, web graphics, photography, logos, and illustrations to support marketing initiatives
• Conduct research and develop persuasive design ideas addressing customer needs and credit union goals
• Ideate concepts, create initial sketches, and follow art direction using typography, illustration, animation, video, and layout skills
• Monitor projects to ensure goals and objectives are met on schedule and collaborate with project teams
• Maintain design consistency, version control, and content management systems
• Incorporate best industry practices aligned with Navy Federal goals and capabilities
• Research emerging technologies, trends, and methodologies and recommend aligned solutions
• Support print specifications, digital file preparation, and file format conversions for Print OnDemand and laser forms

About You

• The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in graphic design or a related field with anticipated graduation December 2026 or later
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience using design programs and creating print and online collateral
• Working knowledge of design principles, development standards, techniques, methodologies, and fundamentals
• Familiarity with interactive and visual design, industry standards, and new programs/technologies including social media trends
• Experience creating assets for social media platforms
• Knowledge of video and animation production as well as print production
• Ability to tell stories through film and photography applying typography, layout, and color
• Conceptual thinking and visualization of strategic decisions
• Strong initiative, good judgment, professionalism, composure under pressure, and flexibility
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to improve designs
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, or Premiere Pro

• Compensation & Benefits
• Hourly wage range: $26.44 - $46.88
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free and confidential mental health support through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental/adoption leave, volunteer leave, personal days, and military leave
• 401(k) savings match and pension plan
• Financial assistance for education, loan discounts, free Navy Federal membership, and financial advising services
• Educational assistance with reimbursement for courses, classes, and certifications
• 24/7 telemedicine access to board-certified physicians, counselors, and nutritionists
• On-site wellness centers offering physicals, sick visits, lab work, physical therapy, condition management, and wellness coaching
• Performance incentive program and recognition awards
• Leadership development initiatives and experiential learning opportunities
• Family-building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, infertility assistance, pregnancy, and lactation support
• On-site fitness centers and free virtual fitness classes with reimbursement options
• Volunteer opportunities and community engagement events
• Employee recognition platform and service anniversary celebrations
• Company events such as annual gala, Take Your Child to Work Day, family picnics, and holiday parties

Training & Development

Ample opportunities to expand knowledge and skills through formal education, training, certificate programs, leadership development initiatives, and experiential learning.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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