Job Description

Graphic Design Intern

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Charlotte, NC

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Support: Assist in designing and formatting RFQ/RFP and SOQ materials, ensuring professional layouts, production, graphics, and compliance with client requirements.
• Marketing Collateral: Create visual assets for career fairs, trade shows, recruiting events, and other marketing initiatives.
• Social Media Management: Support content creation and posting on LinkedIn and other approved platforms, helping to showcase projects, expertise, and company culture.
• Brand Development: Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all digital and print materials.
• Design & Layout: Utilize typography, color, imagery, and layout principles to produce professional graphics for print and digital channels.
• File Preparation: Prepare files for print or digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, business development, and leadership teams to develop visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills (academic, personal, or professional work)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat (Mac & PC)
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout
• Experience preparing files for print and digital formats
• Ability to adapt designs for multiple mediums and platforms

• Basic understanding of marketing, branding, or social media best practices
• Experience with content creation for blogs, emails, or digital campaigns
• Interest in aviation or engineering industry marketing
• Familiarity with event planning, trade shows, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, CMS platforms) to support website updates and digital content
• Possess creativity, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to learn, with attention to detail being crucial
• Ability to work independently and in a team, accept constructive feedback, manage time effectively, and work under deadlines

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience designing proposals, marketing materials, and digital content for aviation-focused civil engineering projects
• Exposure to professional workflows and brand standards in a technical industry
• Opportunities to build a portfolio of industry-relevant work
• Collaboration and mentorship from experienced marketing and engineering professionals

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
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