Graphic Designer Intern

Graphic Designer Intern


Bargain Barn, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Graphic Designer Intern Department: Marketing

Reports To: General Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt


SUMMARY


We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer Intern to support our marketing team. This role is ideal for a student looking to gain hands-on experience in digital and print design while working within established brand guidelines.


QUALIFICATIONS

• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and Microsoft Word

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions accurately
• Understanding of design fundamentals, layout, and formatting for both digital and printing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned . To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Create digital and print-ready graphics for social media, email campaigns, and in-store materials
• Ensure all designs align with brand standards and visual guidelines
• Format and prepare files for internal use and external print production
• Adapt designs for various platforms, maintaining proper sizing and dimensions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Currently pursuing a degree in Advertising, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Portfolio or examples of recent work required

This is a part-time internship (12-15 hours per week) offering valuable real-world design experience in a fast-paced environment.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS


Acceptable driver's record with valid driver's license and proof of insurance. The company will order an updated MVR report annually.


CORE COMPETENCIES


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Customer Service - Interacts with co-workers, customers and employees in a pleasant and professional manner ; Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations ; Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Suppor t - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to short-medium distances (30 minutes-2 hours) and occasionally required to drive long distances (up to 4 hours) and the travel may require staying overnight. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.