Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Graphic Design Intern

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sioux City • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Create digital illustrations, layouts, and designs for social media, email, web, and print
  • Design social content tailored to platform-specific best practices (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
  • Develop email marketing graphics and templates aligned with brand and campaign goals
  • Produce digital assets including web banners and display graphics
  • Create print materials such as brochures, flyers, business cards, posters, and packaging
  • Assist in developing motion graphics and animations for video, social, and web use
  • Collaborate with creative, video, and account teams on concept development and project execution
  • Maintain proficiency in current design software and complete training on new tools as needed
  • Organize and manage project files with consistent naming and backup practices
  • Assist in digital asset management and archival processes
  • Support creative presentations and business development with mockups and design assets
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors to meet deadlines
  • Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices
  • Assist with AI-enhanced tools for ideation, asset creation, and workflow optimization
  • The intern will be responsible for completing all tasks outlined in their summer project plans assigned by managers.
  • Interns must participate in all mandatory internship programming, evaluation periods and professional development sessions. Attending sessions remotely will be determined and approved by program manager.

Requirements

  • 2.5 GPA
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Experience with motion graphics software such as After Effects or Premiere Pro preferred
  • Familiarity with Canva for rapid development of social or marketing content
  • Exposure to AI design platforms (e.g., Midjourney, ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly)
  • Strong visual communication and foundational design skills
  • Understanding of digital, print, and video production workflows
  • Portfolio showcasing design across digital, social, print, and ideally motion formats
  • Knowledge of social media design best practices and requirements
  • Ability to create email-friendly graphics and understand email limitations
  • Understanding of responsive web design fundamentals
  • Knowledge of print production specifications and processes
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and accept constructive feedback
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or related field preferred; equivalent portfolio experience considered.
Benefits
  • Compensation will vary depending on experience, education level or degrees obtained, and the cost of living for the assigned work location.
  • Intern employees are categorized as seasonal full-time employees and will accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked.
  • Accrual begins after 80 hours of consecutive employment in Nebraska.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Adobe Creative SuitePhotoshopIllustratorInDesignAfter EffectsPremiere ProCanvaAI design platformsresponsive web designprint production specifications
Soft skills
visual communicationorganizational skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesaccept constructive feedback
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic DesignGraphic Arts