About the role#
The Marketing Graphic Design Intern supports the creative team by designing and producing a variety of marketing materials. You will work on signs, banners, flyers, brochures, postcards, and social media graphics. A significant portion of this role involves the physical production of medium and large-format signage for use throughout the museum. This is a part-time, paid position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Develop design concepts that meet project goals for exhibits, events, and museum operations.
- Retouch and manipulate photos and other graphical elements.
- Create materials that follow brand standards.
- Submit materials for approval using in-house job tracking software.
- Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Maintain organized asset libraries for the creative team.
- Work with the print center to ensure quality for high-volume materials.
- Operate an in-house large-format printer.
- Trim prints to size by hand using a knife and mount printed materials.
- Assist with the installation of work inside the museum.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior standing in a degree program for Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphics Art Management, or Digital Media.
- Strong physical production skills, specifically hand-trimming with a knife and mounting large-format prints.
- Intermediate experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Experience with Photoshop is a plus.
- Ability to work a consistent on-site schedule during normal business hours.
- Please provide a link to online examples of your design work with your application.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis operates as a nonprofit organization focused on family learning. Founded in 1925, it maintains a facility in Indianapolis that covers 472,900 square feet across five floors. The museum creates exhibits within the arts, sciences, and humanities for children and families. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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