Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Urbandale, IA, United States Department: Marketing

Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027

Program Duration: End of May - Early August Location: Urbandale, IA (On-site)

Pella Corporation is seeking a motivated student for our Graphic Design Internship in Urbandale, Iowa.

As a member of 115 Creative, Pella's internal creative agency, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting design and content creation initiatives that support the business across a variety of channels. Working alongside experienced creative professionals, you'll contribute to both print and digital projects while building technical, creative, and professional skills in a real-world environment.

This internship provides opportunities to collaborate with creative team members and business partners while gaining experience in design execution, content development, and creative problem-solving.

If you're passionate about design, creativity, visual communication, and bringing ideas to life through compelling content, we'd love to connect with you.

As a Graphic Design Intern, you will support design and content creation initiatives across a variety of marketing and business projects.

Responsibilities are similar to what we expect of entry-level design professionals and provide opportunities to develop creative, technical, and professional skills through meaningful project work.

As a Graphic Design Intern, you may

Design print materials that support marketing and business initiatives

Design digital materials for a variety of internal and external audiences

Edit videos for social media and other business-related productions

Edit and enhance images for creative projects

Utilize AI-supported image tools and design technologies as appropriate

Collaborate with creative team members to execute a variety of assignments and projects

Support content creation efforts across multiple channels

Projects and assignments will be determined based on business needs and team priorities.

Additional Information

Full-time internship assignment (May-August 2027)

Assigned manager and creative team support throughout the internship

No supervisory responsibilities

Opportunities to collaborate with marketing, creative, and cross-functional business teams

Exposure to both print and digital design projects

Opportunity to gain marketing and creative agency experience through meaningful project work

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, User Experience Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field

Junior standing preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain design consistency across projects

Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively present and explain design concepts and decisions

Experience with Adobe InDesign and/or Figma

Experience with Adobe Photoshop

Basic video editing skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

Exposure to AI image generation or image editing tools

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Interest in marketing, branding, and visual storytelling

Interest in home design, interior design, or related industries

Portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, attention to detail, and visual communication skills

Experience creating design work through coursework, student organizations, freelance work, internships, or personal projects

Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation’s internship program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment.  Post-offer background check and drug screen required.  Pella participates in E- Verify.  Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment.  Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. Several states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.