Graphic Design Intern - Marketing

Overview Quartz is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing team for Summer 2027. This internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful print and digital design projects that support real business initiatives while collaborating with experienced designers and marketing professionals.
As a member of the design team, you'll contribute to a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience creating visual communications that align with Quartz's brand standards. Rather than working solely on intern-specific assignments, you'll be treated as an active contributor and valued member of the team.
Internship Benefits:
Competitive pay
Networking and team-building opportunities
Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)
Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius
Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support
Mock interview and résumé development workshops
Job shadowing opportunities
Paid volunteer experience
Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Responsibilities What You'll Do
As a Graphic Design Intern, you'll work alongside our creative team to support a wide variety of print and digital marketing initiatives. You'll gain exposure to the full creative process while contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact across the organization.
Responsibilities may include:
Designing and updating print and digital marketing materials
Creating visual assets that align with established brand standards
Assisting with advertising and promotional campaigns
Creating and maintaining icons and graphics within Quartz's design library
Editing, licensing, and preparing stock photography and digital assets
Supporting internal and external communications initiatives
Collaborating with designers, marketers, and business partners on a variety of creative projects
Participating in creative reviews and contributing ideas to project discussions
Examples of projects may include:
Billboards and advertising materials
Network maps and visual communication pieces
Custom icon creation and library management
Stock photo selection, licensing, and editing
Marketing collateral for print and digital channels
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you'll have the opportunity to:
Apply graphic design principles in a professional business environment
Strengthen your skills using Adobe Creative Suite applications
Gain experience working within established brand standards and guidelines
Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative setting
Develop communication and presentation skills through cross-functional teamwork
Build professional portfolio pieces through meaningful project work
Learn how creative teams support broader business and marketing objectives
Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must:
Provide a link to their design portfolio on their résumé
Demonstrate an interest in Marketing, Brand Development, and/or Graphic Design as a possible career path
Have hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator)
Have successfully completed at least one college-level course in Graphic Design or Design Fundamentals
Be available to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027
Graduate between December 2027 and May 2028
Live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August
Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat ( June 1-4, 2027 ), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future
Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.
We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.

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