Graphic Design Intern

ODL, Inc•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and customer-focused Graphic Design Intern to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will create high-quality, cohesive design deliverables that prioritize user experience while balancing creativity with business objectives. Who We Are Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people. With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, collaboration, and excellence thrive. The Impact You’ll Drive : Understanding and implementation of the standard processes and principles of design, color theory, typography, and graphic file creation optimized for digital and print Demonstrate customer-centric judgment in day-to-day design decisions, acting as an advocate for a quality customer experience Detailed knowledge and understanding of how to edit and retouch photos and/or composite multiple images to produce a product-centric final image Follow procedures for populating the DAM (Digital Asset Management) system Ability to upload and tag content with appropriate metadata tags to facilitate in a robust searching tool for stakeholders Willingness to think creatively to improve upon the current system Create content and social media assets to supplement marketing campaigns Optimize evergreen social media content for different channels/audiences Ensures creative deliverables are completed and adhere to the various ODL family of brand style guides Other design duties as assigned What Sets You Up for Success An online portfolio demonstrating elevated visual design skills, including an eye for color, composition, layout, and typography Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field Proficiency of the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac OS Desire to work in a corporate, B2B graphic design environment Ability to work on time-sensitive issues, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities The successful candidate will be action-oriented, proactive in seeking clarification and feedback, and able to justify design decisions effectively. They will contribute to process improvements within the team while consistently delivering high-quality, development-ready deliverables. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Intern to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience while contributing to the success of our operations. Shift First Shift (United States of America) OUR HISTORY A Foundation Customers Trust With a heritage of creating products for the home that dates back to 1945, ODL remains synonymous with stability, quality, and confidence. Yet, after more than 75 years, we feel our best days are ahead of us. Thanks to our exceptional portfolio of entry doors and doorlights, the industry’s leading lineup of enclosed blinds, and an expanding international presence, the opportunities are limitless. Family-owned and privately operated, we aim to build upon what’s made us successful through the years: a culture of treating people well, coupled with constant innovation.

Requirements

An online portfolio demonstrating elevated visual design skills, including an eye for color, composition, layout, and typography
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field
Proficiency of the Adobe Creative Suite on Mac OS
Desire to work in a corporate, B2B graphic design environment
Ability to work on time-sensitive issues, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities
The successful candidate will be action-oriented, proactive in seeking clarification and feedback, and able to justify design decisions effectively.
They will contribute to process improvements within the team while consistently delivering high-quality, development-ready deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Background in Digital Asset technologies and efficiencies preferred
Understanding of the millwork industry a plus
Web design experience a plus

Responsibilities

Understanding and implementation of the standard processes and principles of design, color theory, typography, and graphic file creation optimized for digital and print
Demonstrate customer-centric judgment in day-to-day design decisions, acting as an advocate for a quality customer experience
Detailed knowledge and understanding of how to edit and retouch photos and/or composite multiple images to produce a product-centric final image
Follow procedures for populating the DAM (Digital Asset Management) system
Ability to upload and tag content with appropriate metadata tags to facilitate in a robust searching tool for stakeholders
Willingness to think creatively to improve upon the current system
Create content and social media assets to supplement marketing campaigns
Optimize evergreen social media content for different channels/audiences
Ensures creative deliverables are completed and adhere to the various ODL family of brand style guides
Other design duties as assigned