Design Apprentice

Dotdash Meredith • Des Moines, IA

7d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

About the People Inc. Apprentice Program: The People Inc. Apprentice Program empowers Iowa’s next generation of creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. Rooted in Des Moines and open to students across the state, it bridges classroom learning with real-world impact, offering apprentices the chance to grow with purpose while helping People Inc. shape the future of media, technology, and storytelling. People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply. This is a paid Apprenticeship, offering $15/hour. Deadline to Apply: Sunday, March 29, 2026 Eligibility Requirements: Junior, Senior or recent graduate at an accredited college or university Located in the state of Iowa Available to work 15-20 hours per week, September 7, 2026 - May 22, 2027 Ability to spend at least 1 day a week on site in our DSM office Access to your own housing and transportation to/from the DSM office About the Team: The Transaction Marketing Creative team is a collaborative group of designers and copywriters who turn strategy into high-impact, performance-driven creative across digital platforms. We lead end-to-end creative and copy for commerce and partnership programs, serving as a trusted strategic partner to the Transactional team. Our focus is on delivering clear, compelling work that drives engagement, strengthens brand equity, and fuels measurable revenue growth. About the Role: As a Designer Apprentice in Transactional Marketing Creative at People Inc., you will create visually compelling, digital-first assets to support commerce and partnership programs, including emails, banner ads, social campaigns, and special projects. Working closely with Creative Directors, you will translate strategy into clear, on-brand designs while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with Figma, Canva, or other design tools is a plus.
• Strong eye for typography, color, layout, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization
• Creative and driven self-starter that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you’re able to complete the task successfully
• Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solution
• Experience with Google & Microsoft Suites

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with digital media is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Support the development of promotional marketing materials for Magazines.com, including onsite banner, newsletter images, and social creative.
• Produce Commerce templates and custom images for upcoming events and in article infographics.
• Assist in refining design concepts that follow best practices.
• Research trends and competitive creatives to elevate output

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed