Graphic Design Intern

About the role

Books-A-Million is looking for a Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing team this fall at our Birmingham, AL headquarters. This is an on-site, part-time internship supporting the Creative/Design team. The intern will assist with entry-level design projects — web banners, email graphics, templates, print work, and social media. This is a great opportunity for a student early in their design career to build real, portfolio-ready experience in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Help create web banners, email graphics, templates, print work, and social media content across all four of BAM’s brands (BAM!, 2nd & Charles, Joe Muggs, and Yogurt Mountain)
• Learn to apply typography and brand guidelines to marketing materials
• Support the Creative team with day-to-day design requests
• Partner with the Creative team on active projects
• Support local store visits for social content shoots
• Build a growing portfolio of real, published design work
• Present a final project recap to leadership at the end of the internship

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a related field (rising junior or senior preferred)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
• Interest in typography, layout, and visual brand consistency
• Strong attention to detail and openness to feedback
• Reliable and organized, with the ability to manage a few small projects at once

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior design experience of any kind — school projects, freelance work, or a part-time job — is a nice plus, but not required
• Familiarity with photo/video content or social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) is a bonus

Work environment

• Location: On-site at Birmingham, AL headquarters
• Schedule: Part-time, up to 30 hours/week depending on class schedule (flexible — full days or half days available)
• Program Length: Approximately 12 weeks, September 21 – mid-December 2026
• Travel: Minimal; occasional local store visits for content shoots

Perks

• Compensation: $15/hour
• Mentorship: Hands-on coaching and feedback from BAM's Creative team
• Portfolio-Building: Real, published design work you can showcase after the internship
• Leadership Exposure: Opportunity to present your work to BAM leadership
• Employee Discount: Enjoy discounts on books and other products across our stores