Graphic Design Intern

****About Full Spectrum Marketing**** *****Chase the Afterglow With Us***** We are driven by honing a craft and delivering work that is worthy of the win – first for our clients, and ultimately for ourselves. This means we work hard every day in the spirit of chasing the afterglow – that feeling of rest and celebration that comes after a job well done. This driving force becomes our reality through discipline and attention to our core values. ****Overview**** FSM is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with FSM's design team and collaborate across our web, story, digital, account and project management departments. You will gain hands-on agency experience creating marketing and advertising materials across a wide variety of platforms for a range of predominantly B2B clients. ****Schedule & Hours**** * ****Availability:**** Up to 15 hours per week (with the opportunity for more based on client needs). * ****Location:**** This position is ****fully in-office****. * ****Required Days:**** Candidates must be available to work on-site in our Downtown Akron office on ****Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays**** * ****Length****: One semester (spring, summer or fall, 12-16 weeks) ****Application & Portfolio Requirements**** All applicants should submit 3–5 samples of their work. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate versatility.  A winning portfolio should include **at least** three of the following: * ****Print Project:**** e.g., booklet, trifold, sell sheet, etc. * ****Interactive or Website Project:**** Showcasing UX/UI thinking * ****A full month’s worth of Social Media Graphics/Images/Videos:**** A cohesive campaign or series * ****Edited Video or Motion Graphic:**** Showcasing timing and storytelling * ****Original Logo and Brand Guide:**** Demonstrating identity systems and typography * Photography Project ****FSM’s Ideal Graphic Design Intern Must:**** * ****Have a Passion for Purpose:**** Possess a strong “why” for pursuing a career in design that aligns with FSM’s core values. * ****Be a Storyteller:**** Be driven to discover new, concise, and original ways to inform and persuade audiences through visual design. * ****Commit to Growth:**** Challenge yourself to continuously improve your craft—bringing "surprise and delight" to your work for both clients and yourself. * ****Be Detail-Oriented:**** Maintain high standards—from correcting typos and checking spacing to ensuring image resolution is always crisp. ****Primary Responsibilities:**** * ****Creative Design Execution:**** Assist in creating designs that help clients reach their business goals. * ****Multimedia Production and Manipulation:**** Capture high-quality ****photo content**** and execute professional ****photo editing****; perform ****video editing**** for social and digital platforms. * ****Collaborate & Learn:**** Seek out and learn from constructive criticism during internal reviews. * ****Accountability:**** Manage time effectively and remain able to pivot based on agency priorities. ****Skill Set & Requirements:**** * ****Visual Design Platforms:**** Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Express). * ****Video & Photo:**** Experience with video editing (Premiere Pro or After Effects) and photography/photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom). * ****Web Knowledge:**** Understanding of UX best practices. * ****Digital Tools:**** Experience with Google Slides/PowerPoint and email building platforms (MailChimp, Constant Contact). * ****Organization:**** Ability to switch gears from client to client in a fast-paced environment while staying focused on the details. * ****AI Integration:**** Use AI to work efficiently and make the most of tools/assets available to you. ****Education and Experience:**** * Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a degree program in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field. * A client-first, service-oriented mentality. * Previous customer service experience preferred.