Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2026)

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

This role is designed to inject high-speed creative execution into our marketing efforts across the entire brand ecosystem. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will serve as a Shared-Service Design Specialist during a critical May–August period defined by New Product Introductions (NPI) and the refinement of the new BAF brand website. You will bring significant value by ensuring visual consistency and maximum design bandwidth for our bold, irreverent, and creative campaigns.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver high-volume production assets for NPI launches and promotional campaigns across digital, print, and social channels.
• Develop and standardize new website visual content, including icons, infographics, and templates, to support content architecture and the user experience.
• Execute time-sensitive design requests across various departments, acting as a shared creative service for the BAF brand.
• Translate complex product information into visually compelling, easy-to-digest marketing collateral.
• Maintain and organize all working design files and final assets within the central Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
• Ensure all design materials consistently adhere to BAF Brand Guidelines and high visual standards.

What You'll Bring

Education or specific knowledge/training

• Actively pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related creative field

Specialized knowledge

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Familiarity with creating production-ready files for both digital (web, social, email) and print formats

Skills & Abilities

• Strong design sense and ability to apply established brand guidelines with speed and precision
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for flawless execution
  

Experience

• Prior experience or a portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, and image manipulation skills

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 

The Interview Process:

1. Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter!  In this phone conversation, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that aren't covered in this job description!
2. Hiring Manager Interview: This wi