Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Graphic Design Intern - Fall 2024
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823
Description
Position Summary:Graphic Design Interns will spend several weeks in a training program consisting of both classroom-based and on-the-job trainings. Topics include member service, MSUFCU culture and philosophies, product knowledge, computer systems, and compliance. This is a learning position which performs a variety of functions specific to the Creative Services department that corresponds with the intern's field of study and graphic design. Individuals will be assigned department specific projects to complete during their time as a Graphic Design Intern. They will also have the opportunity to meet with management and leadership to learn about the corporate culture while gaining hands-on business experience.Work Location:
Hybrid; Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MIWork Schedule:
Part-Time 15-25/week; Hours will be scheduled based on student's school schedule and business hours (8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday)Paid Hourly Internship:
$16.00+/hourDuration:
Fall Semester 2024 with potential to continue into future semestersAn offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Create intuitive eye-catching marketing, communication, and brand solutions that engages, informs, and inspires the target audienceMaintain brand standards to drive brand consistency across the organizationStay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and recommend new strategies to improve our design approachUse graphics, illustrations, colors, and fonts to meet specific department and interdepartmental needs, such as print, email, displays, logos, or imagery for digital uses including banner ads, social media posts, website, ads, billboards, annual reports, etc.Execute graphic design, illustration, animation, layout, printing, production, and photo editing tasks and deliverablesCollaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with other team members to create compelling graphics and messages that connect with the audiencesObtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company appropriatelyWork independently as well as collaboratively with teams under the Community Impact division to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workloadExamine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilitiesProofread own and others' documents to verify their effectiveness in conveying the necessary message, ensuring consistent brand, quality, and accuracy of information correct as to content, grammar, and spelling, and free of typographical errorsCommunicate effectively across Community Impact division and throughout all Credit Union departmentsRepresent the Credit Union at events on campus and in the community to promote products and servicesMaintain the confidentiality of sensitive member, team member, and other corporate informationPerform other duties and assists other employees as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:High school diploma requiredActively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Illustration, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or related field of studyKnowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.Displays high level of integritySeeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other meansSelf-starter able to work successfully in a team-oriented environmentOpen to change and to considerable variety in the workplaceDisplays high level of creativity and innovationFosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment
Physical Demands and Work Environment:May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.Occasionally needs to move about inside of office areaExposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposureThis position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.
Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be constructed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. MSU Federal Credit Union is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.QualificationsEducation
Bachelors (preferred)Associates (preferred)High School (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Position Summary:Graphic Design Interns will spend several weeks in a training program consisting of both classroom-based and on-the-job trainings. Topics include member service, MSUFCU culture and philosophies, product knowledge, computer systems, and compliance. This is a learning position which performs a variety of functions specific to the Creative Services department that corresponds with the intern's field of study and graphic design. Individuals will be assigned department specific projects to complete during their time as a Graphic Design Intern. They will also have the opportunity to meet with management and leadership to learn about the corporate culture while gaining hands-on business experience.Work Location:
Hybrid; Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MIWork Schedule:
Part-Time 15-25/week; Hours will be scheduled based on student's school schedule and business hours (8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday)Paid Hourly Internship:
$16.00+/hourDuration:
Fall Semester 2024 with potential to continue into future semestersAn offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Create intuitive eye-catching marketing, communication, and brand solutions that engages, informs, and inspires the target audienceMaintain brand standards to drive brand consistency across the organizationStay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and recommend new strategies to improve our design approachUse graphics, illustrations, colors, and fonts to meet specific department and interdepartmental needs, such as print, email, displays, logos, or imagery for digital uses including banner ads, social media posts, website, ads, billboards, annual reports, etc.Execute graphic design, illustration, animation, layout, printing, production, and photo editing tasks and deliverablesCollaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with other team members to create compelling graphics and messages that connect with the audiencesObtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company appropriatelyWork independently as well as collaboratively with teams under the Community Impact division to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workloadExamine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilitiesProofread own and others' documents to verify their effectiveness in conveying the necessary message, ensuring consistent brand, quality, and accuracy of information correct as to content, grammar, and spelling, and free of typographical errorsCommunicate effectively across Community Impact division and throughout all Credit Union departmentsRepresent the Credit Union at events on campus and in the community to promote products and servicesMaintain the confidentiality of sensitive member, team member, and other corporate informationPerform other duties and assists other employees as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:High school diploma requiredActively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Illustration, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or related field of studyKnowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.Displays high level of integritySeeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other meansSelf-starter able to work successfully in a team-oriented environmentOpen to change and to considerable variety in the workplaceDisplays high level of creativity and innovationFosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment
Physical Demands and Work Environment:May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.Occasionally needs to move about inside of office areaExposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposureThis position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.
Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be constructed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. MSU Federal Credit Union is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.QualificationsEducation
Bachelors (preferred)Associates (preferred)High School (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)