Graphic Designer - Paid Internship - Part Time - No remote

Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Location: Wadsworth, Ohio
Company: Yoder Graphics - Marketing, Design, Print & Promotional Solutions

About Us

We are a full-service marketing design, print, and promotional products firm with 50 years in the industry dedicated to delivering high-impact visual solutions for our clients. From brand identity development and marketing campaigns to large-format printing and custom promotional merchandise, we bring ideas to life through thoughtful design and precision production.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Graphic Design Intern to join our creative team. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where design meets production. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in graphic design, is comfortable working on a Mac platform, and possesses working knowledge of print production processes. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in marketing design, print layout, and promotional product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of marketing materials including brochures, flyers, postcards, banners, signage, packaging, and promotional products
• Prepare production-ready files for digital and offset printing
• Support brand development and campaign design projects
• Collaborate with designers, print production staff, and marketing team members
• Edit and revise designs based on internal and client feedback
• Ensure all files meet technical specifications for print and vendor requirements
• Organize and maintain digital asset libraries
• Assist with mockups and proofs for client presentations

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field
• Proficient on Mac platform
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop required; Acrobat preferred)
• Understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and branding principles
• Knowledge of print production processes (bleeds, trims, color modes, prepress setup, file packaging, etc.)
• Experience preparing print-ready files
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Experience with large-format design (banners, signage, vehicle graphics)
• Familiarity with promotional product design and vendor template setup
• Basic understanding of digital marketing assets (social media graphics, email layouts)
• Knowledge of file management systems and proofing workflows
• Photography or basic photo editing skills

Technical Skills

• Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop (required)
• Adobe Acrobat for prepress review
• Understanding of CMYK vs. RGB workflows
• File preparation for offset, digital, and large-format printing
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world design and production experience
• Portfolio-worthy client projects
• Exposure to marketing strategy and brand development
• Mentorship from experienced creative and production professionals
• Insight into the full lifecycle of print and promotional product production

Internship Details

• Part-time
• Paid

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio (PDF or website link), and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this opportunity.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with Vector files? Please explain.
• What experience do you have in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign?
• What types of artwork files have you created for print production? Please explain.

Work Location: In person