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Summer Student – Graphic Designer and Website Support

CompanyCDN Controls ULC
LocationCalgary
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will design professional visual assets, infographics, and dashboards while supporting website updates and digital content optimization. They will collaborate with the communications team to improve information flow and maintain brand consistency across all materials.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
410
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are a recognized industry leader in electrical & instrumentation maintenance, major project construction, renewables/solar, combustion & emissions reduction, and measurement services. Alongside our automation, communications, and fabrication services, we deliver systems that perform. We are driven by values, fuelled by performance, and obsessed to impress. Part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies.
About the Role

CDN is a recognized industry leader in the energy services sector. CDN is a full-service provider with expertise in E&I maintenance, renewables/solar, major projects, combustion & emissions reduction, and measurement. 

We’re looking for a summer student who can design, organize, and build—not just make things look good, but make them work better.


This role sits at the intersection of graphic design, information design, and web. You’ll support the Communications team in creating clear, high-impact visuals and digital experiences that help our people and our business move faster and smarter.


You won’t be a “helper.” You’ll be a contributor.


Responsibilities: 

  • Design clean, professional visual assets (presentations, internal communications, campaign materials, social content)
  • Translate complex ideas into simple, structured visuals (infographics, process maps, dashboards, guides)
  • Support website updates and improvements (layout, content updates, UX clarity)
  • Build and optimize digital content
  • Maintain brand consistency across all materials
  • Support video and motion design where needed (basic editing, thumbnails, overlays)
  • Work with the team to improve how information flows—less clutter, more clarity
  • Take ownership of small projects from concept to completion

Job Requirements: 

  • Currently enrolled in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Web Development, Information Design, or a related program
  • Completion of at least two years of post‑secondary education
  • Strong design fundamentals (layout, typography, hierarchy)
  • Ability to simplify complex information into clear visuals
  • Experience with design and production tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and/or Figma; familiarity with TurnKey GNU/Linux is an asset
  • Basic web skills (HTML/CSS; CMS experience is a plus)
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to clean, accurate, and polished work
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Open to feedback and direction, with a demonstrated willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve

Our employment benefits include:

  • Belonging to a strong, motivating team.
  • On-the-job training and a commitment to mentorship from invested, industry-leading professionals.
  • Real project ownership—not just observation
  • Exposure to business-facing communications and brand execution
  • Experience working across design, digital, and strategy
  • A portfolio of work that actually matters
  • Opportunities for advancement.

At CDN, our employees are united by our four core values:

  • Character.
  • Connection.
  • Drive.
  • Growth.

 

Apply today at www.cdncontrols.ca/careers. Submit your resume and a portfolio that shows:

  • Clean, structured design work
  • Examples of information design (if available)
  • Any web or digital work

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

 


CDN is an equal opportunity employer and aims to be an employer of choice dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful environment where everyone can succeed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors.

Key Skills
Graphic designInformation designWeb developmentAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignIllustratorPhotoshopFigmaHTMLCSSCMSTypographyLayout designVideo editingMotion designData visualization
Categories
Art & DesignCreative & MediaEnergyTechnologySoftware
Benefits
MentorshipOn-the-job trainingProfessional developmentReal project ownership