Graphic Design & Visual Communications Intern

Description

Location: Romulus, MI 

Duration: Summer 10-12 weeks/May 13 – August 12

Hours: Part-Time up to 29 hours a week

Pay: $18/hour 

We’re looking for a Graphic Design and Visual Communications Intern who is excited to create clear, engaging, and professional designs that support internal communications, employee engagement, and workplace culture. This role offers hands-on experience producing visuals that are used across PSCU, both digitally and in our physical spaces.

You’ll collaborate with Internal Communications, and other internal partners to translate ideas, values, and initiatives into clear, visually compelling designs. 

What You’ll Do

As a Graphic Design Intern at PSCU, you’ll support a variety of people-focused projects, including:

• Designing Vision, Mission, and Values visuals for breakrooms and common spaces
• Creating engaging content for digital screens and internal displays (e.g., SnapComms)
• Supporting the development of a culture booklet that reflects our organization’s values and employee experience
• Building and maintaining branded templates for workshops and internal presentations
• Designing graphics to support written communications, including newsletters and internal announcements
• Creating posters and flyers to promote internal initiatives
• Producing professional, easy-to-understand signage for spaces such as kitchens, restrooms, and hoteling/workspaces (e.g., maintenance or usage guidelines)

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign (primary), Illustrator, Photoshop)
• A strong sense of layout, typography, color, and brand consistency
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly through simple, well-structured design
• Ability to design for both digital and print formats
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple projects with guidance
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn in a real-world corporate environment

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience designing for internal communications and employee culture
• The opportunity to build portfolio-ready work, including select non-confidential projects (with approval)
• Exposure to cross-functional teams such as HR, Internal Communications, and Leadership
• Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
• The opportunity to see your work displayed and used across the organization

Why join us? At PSCU, we are dedicated to our mission of educating, equipping, and empowering both our team and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll be part of a culture that listens to your ideas, supports your growth, elevates and celebrates your achievements, cares for your well-being, and serves with purpose. Together, we create a meaningful impact, and we invite you to be a part of our journey!

How to Apply

Please complete the online application, submit your resume and a link to your portfolio or samples of design work (school projects welcome).