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Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027

CompanyHy-Vee, Inc.
LocationWest Des Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will create custom print and digital marketing materials to support the brand across various platforms. They will also assist the marketing department with special projects, asset management, and day-to-day operational tasks.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
18210
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 563 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $13 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee was recently named the No. 1 grocery store in America by USA TODAY. The company’s more than 75,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day.
About the Role

Additional Considerations (if any):

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Profile: Graphic Design Intern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

We have an opening for a graphic design intern at the Hy-Vee, Inc. corporate office, located in Grimes, Iowa. This is an excellent opportunity for a person majoring in graphic design to obtain creative experience in a fast-paced marketing department. The summer internship program at Hy-Vee, Inc. provides qualified candidates the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally at one of the Midwest’s top grocery retailers. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create custom print marketing materials (posters, print ads and flyers for Hy-Vee stores, corporate office and subsidiaries).
  • Create custom digital content to convey Hy-Vee’s brand messaging across all digital platforms (digital ads, emails, web banners, social posts).
  • Assist marketing staff with special projects.
  • Assist in day-to-day activities of a busy marketing department.
  • Assist in data/asset management.
  • Communication with managers and leads on status of projects.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office products.
  • Knowledge of After Effects and/or Figma a plus.
  • Photography, illustration, and/or video shooting or editing skills a plus.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

College student majoring in Graphic Design who is of a junior or senior status.

Must submit a digital portfolio for consideration.

Physical Requirements:

  • Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
  • Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.
  • Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

Key Skills
Graphic DesignAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAfter EffectsFigmaPhotographyIllustrationVideo ShootingVideo EditingPrint MarketingDigital Content CreationAsset ManagementCommunicationWriting
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignMarketingRetail