Intern – Graphic Designer

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to support campaign creative in the final stages of execution, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, and readiness for print, web, and digital or social media publication. The ideal candidate is working toward a four-year degree in marketing, design, or a related field and brings a strong mix of creative, technical, and communication skills, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Illustrator, and familiarity with Figma and Photoshop.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support ad campaign creative production under the guidance of the Creative Manager and Associate Designers.
• Review and quality-check deliverables to ensure all graphics, color usage, and typography are accurate and error-free.
• Maintain and update brand template libraries across Canva, Figma, and Adobe to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Adapt supplied artwork into multiple formats, prepare files for production, and resolve issues that arise during the production process.
• Develop initial design layouts and concepts with direction from the Creative Manager or Associate Designers.
• Implement copy and content updates based on feedback from Marketing Leads and clients.
• Produce and export deliverables for review and production, including (but not limited to) handouts, banners, website assets and page layouts, digital ads (static and animated), and social media content.
• Organize working files and final assets using clear naming conventions, version control, and packaged handoff folders.
• Participate in creative reviews and present work-in-progress updates to the team.
• Identify and correct common production issues (e.g., low-resolution imagery, kerning/typography adjustments, spacing inconsistencies, broken links).
• Perform quick brand compliance checks on outgoing assets (logo usage, spacing, typographic hierarchy, and basic accessibility considerations).
• Assist with video and photo shoots as needed (when local/available).

 

EDUCATION: 
Working toward a 4-year degree in marketing or related field.

EXPERIENCE: 
College Juniors and Seniors preferred, or design/layout introduction classes at the minimum
Experience with ADOBE Creative Suite, primarily InDesign, Illustrator, Figma, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe XD. (In order of importance).

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
•    Dedicated interest in design and advertising
•    Detail-oriented
•    Organized
•    Good at multi-tasking
•    Quick to learn and work independently
•    Good communication

•    A self-starter eager to jump in and take on more
•    Ability to follow directions

Pay - $15 - $17

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

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