Visual Communication Design Internship

Visual Communication Design Internship

Reports to: Art Director & Creative Director
Position Type: Fall Internship / Co-op
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Internship Dates: Aug 24 2026 - December 4 2026

Company Overview

Rhinegeist Brewery is a regional craft brewery based in the historic Over-The-Rhine neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We have built a strong and spirited team of 270+ employees who believe in the power of beer to bring people together, foster fantastic ideas, and build a thriving community. As Ohio’s second-largest craft brewery by volume, we strive for high-quality, creative solutions with a fierce spirit of independence. Our marketing team plays a pivotal role in bridging sales, production, and hospitality, using design and strategy to support a wide range of business needs. We welcome all people and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

Rhinegeist is seeking a Visual Communication Design Intern to join our marketing team for the fall semester. This position is for active graphic design or visual communication design students looking to enhance their education through hands-on experience.

Are you eager to showcase your skills and contribute to a fast-paced and growing team? We are looking for students or recent graduates who want to develop their knowledge by participating in creative projects from start to finish and collaborating with internal creative groups and adjacent departments. Interns will balance independent and team-based work on projects, including branding, packaging, sales materials, event promotions, and more.

Successful candidates will be curious, passionate about the craft beer industry, and excited to tackle the unique challenges of an in-house creative team.

Essential Functions

• Support visual design needs for point-of-sale materials, sales displays, apparel, social media, packaging concepts, and taproom event promotions.
• Participate in group ideation and creative workshop sessions.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

General:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited design program with at least three semesters completed.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong examples showcasing high-quality design, visual communication, and brand alignment in portfolio

Design Skills:

• Solid grasp of typography, composition, color theory, and layout principles.
• Ability to create responsive, brand-consistent designs across platforms.

Software Proficiency:

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus.

Media Knowledge:

• Understanding of both print production and digital design best practices.

Strategic & Creative Thinking:

• Ability to translate brand and marketing goals into compelling visuals.
• Portfolio should reflect strategic thinking and creativity within brand systems.

Work Ethic & Attitude:

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and receptive to feedback.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Content creation experience is a plus.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if they do not match every qualification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Join us at Rhinegeist and be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and community!