About the role#
As a member of 115 Creative, Pella's internal creative agency, you will gain hands-on experience supporting design and content creation initiatives. You will work alongside experienced creative professionals to contribute to print and digital projects, building your technical and professional skills in a real-world environment. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with creative team members and business partners while focusing on design execution, content development, and creative problem-solving.
What you'll do#
- Design print materials that support marketing and business initiatives.
- Create digital materials for a variety of internal and external audiences.
- Edit videos for social media and other business-related productions.
- Edit and enhance images for creative projects.
- Utilize AI-supported image tools and design technologies as appropriate.
- Collaborate with creative team members to execute a variety of assignments and projects.
- Support content creation efforts across multiple channels.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, User Experience Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field (junior standing preferred).
- A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, attention to detail, and visual communication skills.
- Experience creating design work through coursework, student organizations, freelance work, internships, or personal projects.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Figma, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Basic video editing skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and explain design concepts clearly.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and exposure to AI image generation tools.
- Interest in marketing, branding, visual storytelling, and home design industries.
Location & details#
- Location: Urbandale, Iowa (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (End of May through early August).
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Pay: $23.00 per hour.
- Requirements: Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella is a tobacco-free work environment.
About Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation manufactures windows and doors for the residential and commercial markets. Founded in 1925, the company operates as a privately owned business. It maintains 20 manufacturing locations across the United States and Canada. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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