Graphic Design Intern
Academy of Country Music · Nashville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteArt & CreativeVolunteer
About the role
The Graphic Design Intern will support the creative needs of the organization by assisting with the development, adaptation, and production of visual assets across a variety of platforms. This role offers hands-on experience working on real-world projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while gaining exposure to creative projects within the music and entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the creation and adaptation of graphics for digital, social, print, presentation, event, and internal communication needs.
- Resize, reformat, and update existing creative assets for use across multiple platforms and specifications.
- Support the development of graphics for events, campaigns, presentations, social media, and organizational initiatives.
- Maintain brand consistency across creative materials while following established brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand project needs, timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist with preparing and organizing design files for external vendors and production partners.
- Make revisions to creative materials based on feedback from internal stakeholders.
- Organize and maintain digital design files, templates, photography, and other creative assets.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for projects and campaigns.
- Assist the creative team with additional projects and production needs as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual design principles.
- Ability to adapt creative concepts across multiple formats, sizes, and platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and incorporating revisions into creative work.
- Interest in music, entertainment, live events, or nonprofit/association work is a plus.
What You'll Gain
- Practical experience applying graphic design skills in a professional environment.
- Opportunity to build their portfolio.
- Collaborate with professionals across multiple departments.
- Learn how creative projects move from concept through production.
- Gain exposure to the visual and branding needs of a national music organization.