Job Description: Graphic Design Intern
Department: Creative
Reports to: Art Director > Marketing
Employment Type: Internship
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and motivated Graphic Design Intern (Diploma or BA) to join our Creative team. This role offers hands-on experience in developing visual materials for marketing campaigns, brands, and promotional activities.
The ideal candidate should have a strong willingness to learn, an eye for visual design, and the ability to receive feedback, solve problems, and improve through practice.
Key Responsibilities
1. Graphic Design & Artwork
- Assist in designing marketing materials, promotional visuals, digital content, and point-of-sale materials (POSM).
- Adapt existing key visuals (KV) and artwork into different formats and sizes.
- Assist with layout development, typography, composition, colour selection, and visual hierarchy.
- Prepare and revise artwork according to the brief and feedback received.
2. Creative Thinking & Brand Consistency
- Understand creative briefs and translate requirements into visual solutions.
- Research visual references and contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions.
- Follow brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency across different materials.
- Develop an understanding of design rationale and learn to explain creative decisions.
3. Artwork Preparation & Production
- Assist in preparing final artwork (FA) for print and digital production.
- Learn production requirements, including dimensions, bleed, file formats, and artwork specifications.
- Check artwork for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before submission.
4. Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Art Director and design team to complete assigned tasks.
- Communicate progress, ask questions when requirements are unclear, and raise potential issues early.
- Apply feedback and revisions accurately.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and manage deadlines responsibly.
5. Learning & Development
- Participate in design reviews and team discussions.
- Develop technical skills, design fundamentals, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrate initiative by exploring solutions before seeking guidance.
- Apply lessons from previous feedback to improve the quality and consistency of work.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
- Basic proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Understanding of typography, layout, composition, colour, and visual hierarchy.
- A portfolio demonstrating design work, coursework, or personal projects.
- Willingness to learn, accept constructive feedback, and improve.
- Good communication, time management, and organisational skills.
- Responsible, proactive, and able to work collaboratively in a team.
What You Will Learn
- Practical experience in commercial graphic design and marketing campaigns.
- How to interpret briefs and develop effective visual solutions.
- Brand application and key visual adaptation.
- Print production, final artwork preparation, and quality control.
- Professional communication, time management, and creative collaboration.
- How to develop independent design judgement and problem-solving skills.
What We Look For
We value interns who are curious, responsible, and willing to think beyond simply completing a task. You are not expected to know everything from the start, but you should be willing to ask questions, explore solutions, understand feedback, and take responsibility for your learning and work.
We are looking for someone who wants to grow as a designer, contribute ideas, and build strong creative fundamentals through hands-on experience.