Graphic Design Intern Job at Acretrader, Inc. in Fayetteville

About The RoleAcres is seeking an experienced and creative Graphic Designer to join our fast-growing in Fayetteville, AR. The Graphic Designer will sit within the marketing team, helping to tell our brand story and take our national market presence to the next level by creating design and marketing collateral to promote Acres through digital and print media. As at any growing company, you can expect many other tasks and responsibilities to be assigned as well as growth opportunities to be seized. Core ResponsibilitiesCreate assets to support Acres.com, corporate communications, and culture initiativesProduce a wide variety of assets including website graphics, landing pages, digital ads, print ads, downloadable guides, social graphics, product sheets, case studies, printed brochures, and event materialsMaintain our brand guidelines, updating as needed based on directionCollaborate well across other teams to produce assets that meet the needs of each department while maintaining our brand standards Own key design asset templates such as sales deck and keep files updated and accessible to appropriate parties Manage intake of work and communicate workload concerns proactively Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user needs, requirements, and business goalsWithin 30 days, develop a deep understanding of Acres business and customer offeringsUnderstand Acres mission and core valuesBe able to defend thoughts and ideas internally in a professional manner when challengedTake on special projects and other duties as assignedWhat You'll GainYou'll develop a diverse portfolio by gaining hands-on experience creating a wide range of design assets across digital and print mediums (website graphics, landing pages, digital/print ads, social graphics, brochures, etc. ), showcasing your skills.You'll learn practical brand management and application by contributing to the maintenance of brand guidelines and ensuring consistency across various communication channels and departmental needs.You'll develop valuable teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with different teams, understanding their requirements, and presenting and defending your design ideas professionally.Within the first 30 days, you'll gain insight into Acres' business model and customer offerings, experiencing the design process from understanding needs to delivering final assets in a real-world business environmentKey Competencies/Requirements:Passion for your craft coupled with openness to critiqueExperience working as a Graphic Designer or other similar positionA strong portfolio showcasing your workExceptional relationship building, customer service, active listening, and verbal and written communication skills Willingness to expand existing design skill set, learn new systems, and explore new design trends and techniques Strong time management and decision-making skills Ability to work well under tight deadlines and can be adaptable to changes in priorities Proficiency with design tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and FigmaExperience working in a multidisciplinary environmentAbility to work within a collaborative and iterative user-centered design processAbility to be nimble and flexible in a fast-paced environmentSolid understanding of how to effectively use color, space, and typographyAbility to receive constructive feedbackStrong communication skill and ability to effectively convey your ideas to othersComfort in a fast-paced, constantly changing environmentAbility to self-start with a strong bias for actionIntellectual curiosity with a mindset of continuous improvementAbility to self-manage and prioritize a large and diverse workload Fayetteville, AR based - This is a full-time onsite summer internship (40 hours/week for 3 months) and, upon successful completion of the summer internship, will transition to a part-time hourly internship (20-25 hours per week) in the fall semester.