Graphic Design Intern – Summer 2027

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graphic Design Intern will support the Creative Services team in creating high-quality print and digital marketing materials that bring the National Life brand to life. Working alongside experienced designers, you'll gain hands-on experience designing brochures, flyers, presentations, social media graphics, and more while learning how an established national brand is managed, maintained, and evolved.

The intern will gain exposure to the creative development process from concept through production while learning how to apply National Life's brand standards, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and deliver thoughtful design solutions that support business objectives.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you will be in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days and the ability to work-from-home on Friday. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will collaborate with designers, marketers, writers, and business partners to develop creative solutions that support National Life's brand and business objectives.

• Support the design and production of print and digital marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, emails, social graphics, and internal communications.
• Apply National Life's brand standards to ensure consistency across all communications and marketing materials.
• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas that support marketing campaigns and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand project objectives and translate requirements into effective visual solutions, and incorporate feedback as needed.
• Organize and maintain creative assets, project files, and design libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, or a related creative field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, typography, layout, and visual design fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Canva, Figma, HTML email design or project management systems like Adobe Workfront is a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

AI Proficiency Expectations

At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential.  We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.

All associates are expected to:

• Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
• Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.

Core Competencies

 

• Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Decision Making - Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
• Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
• Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
• Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.
• Establishes Relationships - Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.
• Fosters Diversity - Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.

HOW YOU SHOW UP:

• Highly reliable, engaged and possess a customer service attitude
• Demonstrate effective communication to various areas of the organization (technical and non-technical)
• Bring creativity, thought leadership, and curiosity to the table; actively participate in forums to contribute and learn
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, i.e. a problem solver’s mindset
• Eager to learn, ask relevant questions, seek new knowledge, and make connections
• Enjoy taking on challenges and working towards solutions both collaboratively and independently 

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10-week paid internship (June 1 - August 6, 2027) with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)