Graphic Design Intern

Nashville, TN

Internship

Student (College)

4Patriots, LLC, is a fast-growing, nationally recognized direct-to-consumer brand focused on offering high-quality products across multiple categories including camping & outdoor and emergency preparedness. The company is powered by an adaptable, results-focused, data-driven team in a culture that empowers great people to do their best work. We are searching for a knowledgeable Graphic Design Intern to join our team.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment with high standards that holds you accountable and rewards accomplishments, look no further. You’ll be paid well for your contributions, sound decisions, and results. Living our core values is non-negotiable; you treat others with respect and dignity and expect it in return. Fostering an environment of transparency and authenticity, where one can bring one’s whole self to work, and where differences are celebrated comes naturally to you. Finally, working in an environment where you are appreciated and valued is an important factor in your work life.

The Graphic Design Intern’s Mission is to create visually captivating design assets that drive direct response marketing. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Graphic Design Intern produces persuasive visuals for both web and print that inspire immediate action from our audience and contribute to building a strong 4Patriots brand presence.

The Graphic Design Intern is committed to leveraging their creativity to motivate our customers, forge strong connections, and achieve measurable results in an ever-changing marketing landscape. The ideal candidate has excellent creative thinking skills, understands the delicate balance of speed and creativity, and is passionate about highlighting our products and the 4Patriots brand in the best light.

To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of graphic design and layout techniques. You should also have experience executing marketing projects from conception to production, including web graphics and product packaging.

The Graphic Design Intern has a marketing mindset. They understand the balance between effectiveness, quality and speed; everything they create is designed to generate sales and secure conversions.

4Patriots Core Values:

Get the important stuff done - We look for results focused people who strive to have a deep understanding of their role and how their work connects to their team and the company at large; and who understand how to organize their priorities to drive business value in the right ways.
Actively seek to learn, improve, and grow - We look for intellectual curiosity and a questioning mindset.
Ask questions and use data to make decisions - We look for people who can take in evidence, organize information from multiple sources, derive meaning from it, and make critical decisions quickly.
“We” not “I” - We value knowing how to cooperate with peers and leaders to help the team achieve its goals.
See the glass half full - We look for people who take ownership of their role, who are solution driven, learn from results and demonstrate enthusiasm, excitement and passion for their work.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop concepts, graphics, and layouts for a wide range of marketing and advertising materials, including but not limited to websites, social media graphics, infographics, product packaging, direct mail, and print collateral
Refine images and layouts using graphic design software
Edit and resize banner ads for digital advertising
Apply typography techniques
Execute designs from conception to completion, ensuring brand consistency and use of marketing levers
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools
Apply styles, features and elements from current templates
Maintain digital file organization and naming conventions
Become an expert on direct-response marketing design
Collaborate cross-departmentally to understand project requirements and objectives
Present and communicate design concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders and clients
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance marketing campaigns

Qualifications:

Junior or Senior in college
Major in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or similar major
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software
Portfolio of impressive design projects that demonstrate a strong command of various design software and tools
Understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual composition
Experience with digital and print design

Product packaging and label design experience a BIG plus
Direct-mail or direct-response marketing experience a BIG plus
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration
Ability to work independently and with a team
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to adhere to brand guidelines
Strong time management and organizational skills

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to work independently as well as collaborate within a dynamic multi-department environment to achieve common goals; organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously; take ownership and be self-motivated and resourceful to find problem solutions; be data and results driven; and learn quickly in a fast paced, open plan environment. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be detail oriented and adaptable.

Work Environment:

Work in a well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office environment.

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