About the role#
We are looking for a design student or recent graduate to join our marketing team. You will work on real projects for both our consumer brand, James & James, and our trade-exclusive brand, Ralph Speer. This role provides hands-on experience with email campaigns, ad assets, and product photography. You will work alongside our Senior Graphic Design Lead, participate in creative reviews, and see your work go live to a real audience.
What you'll do#
- Design promotional emails and ads while following brand guidelines.
- Learn email design best practices, including layout hierarchy, accessibility, and file optimization.
- Retouch in-house product photography, including color correction, blemish removal, and shadow work.
- Mask and cut out products for lifestyle compositing and silhouetted images.
- Ensure wood grain, stain, and finish colors are represented accurately.
- Export assets for web, email, social media, and paid ads.
- Maintain file naming conventions and organization in our shared library.
- Create social graphics, icons, illustrations, and print materials as needed.
- Contribute to campaign concepts and attend weekly marketing team meetings.
What you'll need#
- A degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, specifically with layers, masks, and non-destructive editing.
- A portfolio demonstrating a strong eye for typography, layout, and color.
- The ability to manage your time across multiple small projects.
- Patience for detailed, repeatable work at volume.
- A willingness to take feedback and learn new processes.
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Canva, or email marketing platforms is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
About James & James
James & James manufactures solid wood furniture. The company operates out of Heber Springs, Arkansas. It was founded in 2011. The business focuses on hand-built pieces for family homes. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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