Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2026

The Graphic Design Intern is a learning position which performs a variety of functions specific to the Creative Services department that corresponds with the intern's field of study and graphic design. Individuals will be assigned department specific projects to complete during their time as a Graphic Design Intern. They will provide creative services, producing multi-channel design and illustration, as well as maintain our brand standards and ensures consistent branding across various touchpoints (i.e. digital, traditional, retail, experimental, trinkets). They will also have the opportunity to meet with management and leadership to learn about the corporate culture while gaining hands-on business experience.

The MSUFCU Internship Program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Work Location: Hybrid; Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI
Work Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Paid Hourly Internship: $16.00+/hour
Duration: Summer Semester beginning May 6th, with potential to continue into future semesters part-time

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create intuitive eye-catching marketing, communication, and brand solutions that engages, informs, and inspires the target audience
• Maintain brand standards to drive brand consistency across the organization
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and recommend new strategies to improve our design approach
• Use graphics, illustrations, colors, and fonts to meet specific department and interdepartmental needs, such as print, email, displays, logos, or imagery for digital uses including banner ads, social media posts, website, ads, billboards, annual reports, etc.
• Execute graphic design, illustration, animation, layout, printing, production, and photo editing tasks and deliverables
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with other team members to create compelling graphics and messages that connect with the audiences
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company appropriately
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with teams under the Community Impact division to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Proofread own and others' documents to verify their effectiveness in conveying the necessary message, ensuring consistent brand, quality, and accuracy of information correct as to content, grammar, and spelling, and free of typographical errors
• Communicate effectively across Community Impact division and throughout all Credit Union departments
• Represent the Credit Union at events on campus and in the community to promote products and services
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive member, team member, and other corporate information
• Perform other duties and assists other employees as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Illustration, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or related field of study
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.
• Displays high level of integrity
• Seeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other means
• Self-starter able to work successfully in a team-oriented environment
• Open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Displays high level of creativity and innovation
• Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• This position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.

Disclaimer

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.