Visual Communications Design Intern

Radio Flyer - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Intern

Chicago, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Visual Communications Design Intern at Radio Flyer will play a pivotal role in enhancing the company's brand presence and supporting its marketing initiatives. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Brand Communications team, contributing to various projects that promote the Radio Flyer brand, products, and retail store. The intern will be involved in designing both digital and physical assets that are essential for marketing campaigns, social media outreach, and product launches. Additionally, the intern will assist in product photo and video shoots, ensuring that the final outputs align with the brand's vision and quality standards. The responsibilities extend to creating materials for internal communications, including presentations for company meetings and events. The intern will also engage in UI/UX design for the Radio Flyer brand and its e-commerce platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience. Furthermore, the intern will be tasked with designing packaging artwork that adheres to brand guidelines, contributing to the overall aesthetic and functionality of Radio Flyer products. This role is ideal for a creative individual who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design visuals for digital and physical assets to promote the Radio Flyer brand, products, and retail store.
• Assist at product photo and video shoots and in the finalization of photo and video content.
• Design materials for internal customers, including company meetings and events.
• Engage in UI/UX design for the Radio Flyer brand and e-commerce sites.
• Create packaging artwork within brand guidelines for Radio Flyer products.

Requirements

• College junior or senior majoring in Graphic Design or Visual Communications with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe XD, and Adobe Dreamweaver is a plus.
• Creative, hands-on, and results-oriented with a strong ability to prioritize objectives and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Capacity to understand graphic trends, recommend design direction, and update designs based on feedback.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe XD, and Adobe Dreamweaver.

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Hands-on experience in a leading toy company.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.