Graphic Design & Social Media Assistant

Description:

About Deneen Pottery

Deneen Pottery is a second-generation family-owned wholesale custom pottery company based in St. Paul, Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have handcrafted high-quality custom handmade mugs for businesses and organizations across the country.

We are closely aligned with sustainability values and proudly partner with National and State Parks, restaurants, retailers, resorts, and a wide range of businesses and non-profits seeking custom, handmade mugs that elevate their brand and mission.

Every mug we create tells a story — and we’re looking for a marketing intern who can help us tell ours.

Position Overview

Deneen Pottery is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Associate & Social Media Assistant to join our team. This role blends design production, digital marketing, and content creation, supporting both our customer artwork process and brand presence across multiple platforms. You’ll play a key role in translating customer artwork into production-ready designs while helping tell the story of our handcrafted pottery through engaging digital content.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Production Support

• Assist Sr designer to translate customer artwork into production-ready designs
• Edit and prepare files for manufacturing standards accuracy and consistency
• Assist Sr designer with managing customer art expectations & requests for alignment with production capabilities.
• Assist with mock-ups, marketing materials, & website assets.
• Coordinate with marketing team and outside artists for the Illustrator Mug campaign.

Digital Content & Social Media

• Create, schedule, & manage content across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, & emerging platforms.
• Partner with Customer Success Manager to align contact with brand voice/strategy
• Develop blogs, photos, short-form and long-form video content
• Engage with audiences by responding to comments and messages

E-Commerce & Marketing Support

• Edit and upload product images to website and online store
• Create and send email monthly/seasonal newsletters and promotional campaigns
• Plan and create blog content and assist with website updates as needed
• Support SEO (Search Engine Optimization), AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) efforts

Photography & Videography

• Capture and edit customer product photo and video assets throughout production and of finished goods
• Film behind-the-scenes studio processes and brand storytelling content for internal and external use

Analytics & Optimization

• Monitor, track, and report on engagement metrics and campaign performance
• Use insights to improve content strategy and performance
• Research industry trends, including AI tools and emerging marketing technologies

Qualifications

• AA/BA in Graphic Design or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Google tools) as well as macOS/iOS based systems
• Working knowledge of SEO, AEO, AIO and Google Analytics
• Working experience of various AI systems (Claude, Gemini/Nano Banana, Jasper, ChatGPT, etc)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in photography and video editing
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with a team-based structure in an on-site production environment

What We’re Looking For

• A creative thinker who can balance artistic design with technical precision
• Someone proactive, adaptable, and excited to contribute across multiple areas
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with an energetic and creative team
• Interest in craftsmanship, storytelling, and brand-building

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K & Roth Plan, Health & Dental Insurance, HSA & FSA Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance Plan and 8 Paid Holidays.