Spring 2025 Creative Design Intern

For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Imagine works with consumer and entertainment brands to combine cutting-edge printing technology with the latest communication trends to deliver expert made and strategic worldwide campaigns and messaging. As an intern at Imagine, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on creative and production capabilities all under one roof.

As a Creative Design Intern you will gain vital experience learning and working with a fast-paced creative and print production teams. You will gain insight into the creative efforts of a dynamic creative and account management department. You’ll have the opportunity to be a part of the initial process of a creative project and be able to see the project all the way through to its final stages. An internship with Imagine means hands-on, real-life experience learning from experts in the field of creative branding and print production.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the creative arts, be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, ambitious, and have superb organizational abilities. Internship will be based out of our Charlotte office. This is a part-time position averaging 20 to 25 hours per week. 

Knowledge and skills you will gain:

• Contributes to operating efficiency of the creative department by recommending and following new and existing procedures
• Serves customers by creating, developing graphics, designs, layouts that are print or web ready
• Deign for a variety of media and platforms including print, corrugated, grand format
• Participates in creative research by following client goals and marketing strategies, and working with sales to find solution for clients; creating innovative designs, concepts, and presentations
• Maintains info by maintaining supplied files, e-mails, conversations, and info from clients and the sales department
• Accomplishes consistent creative applications by following creative department standards
• Accomplishes quality service by following organization standards
• Verifies creative results by reviewing projects, sales and customer feedback; conducting audits of the creative design production
• Maintains product quality and project consistency by evaluating outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating marketing trends; anticipating requirements
• Completes projects by compiling information and working within the timetables set; offering feedback to the Creative manager, sales and clients so realistic timetables can be set

Minimum Requirements of Position:

• High School Diploma and currently enrolled in a Graphic Design, Communications or Marketing education program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, Creative Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer facing experience
• Solid knowledge of graphics processes and be able to analyze, problem solve, make decisions, schedule, source
• Strong verbal, listening and written skills
• In depth knowledge of all Adobe Creative Suite products for print production (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat)
• Understanding of basic graphic workflows and processes
• Working knowledge of basic print principles
• Ability to implement page layout and basic design

The national pay range for this role is $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion are not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.