Graphic Design Intern
Company Overview
Headquartered in Bensalem PA and founded in 1999, EDA Contractors holds an extensive portfolio of experience related to the exterior envelope of commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. EDA achieves excellence by integrating design knowledge, continuous training, and accountability into every facet of the company.
EDA provides a wide range of comprehensive services: Air & Vapor Barriers, Green Roof Systems, Masonry, Repair & Maintenance, Roofing & Sheetmetal, Siding & Wall Panels, Slate & Copper Roofing, and Waterproofing.
EDA is a growth and customer-oriented organization. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that has been recognized with several Top Workplace awards.
Job Summary
An EDA Graphic Design Intern will gain hands-on experience in all stages of the creative process and will help develop, expand, and maintain visual assets across various platforms. Working closely with a team of marketing professionals, and a dedicated design mentor, you will build expertise and apply real-world design principles using the latest tools and techniques. Beyond design execution, you'll also gain exposure to broader marketing and communications functions, developing the well-rounded skill set that modern marketing designers need to thrive.
The ideal intern is a creative, enthusiastic self-starter with a sharp eye for design and strong communication skills. You work independently as well as collaboratively to bring ideas to life, supporting projects from initial concept through final execution. You're excited by new challenges, adaptable to shifting priorities and deadlines, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. You're looking to gain experience in areas such as branding, digital design, print collateral, presentation design, and multimedia content as well as the strategic marketing and communications work that informs great design. Just as importantly, you like to have fun, are a delight to be around, and live the EDA Way.
Responsibilities for Graphic Design & Marketing Intern
- Assist in creating visual assets for external-facing marketing initiatives, including digital ads, social media graphics, email templates, and website content
- Design and publish visual content for EDA's intranet and external website in alignment with brand guidelines
- Support the creation of compelling visuals for media pitches and earned media opportunities
- Maintain and organize the digital asset library, ensuring design files are up-to-date, version-controlled, and easily accessible
- Contribute to the development of visual concepts for marketing campaigns and brand strategy proposals
- Visit and photograph EDA jobsites, editing and preparing images for use across internal and external platforms
- Monitor design trends and social media visual styles to keep EDA's creative content fresh and relevant
- Support the planning and design of materials for marketing and culture events (e.g. signage, presentations, giveaways)
- Assist the communications and marketing teams with content development, campaign coordination, and project management tasks
- Support marketing analytics efforts by helping track campaign performance and compile reporting materials
- Participate in marketing strategy meetings and brainstorming sessions to understand how design fits into broader business objectives
- Help manage marketing calendars, timelines, and cross-functional project workflows
- Other design and creative projects as assigned by the VP of Marketing
Qualifications
- Student pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, marketing, or a related field
- Familiarity with design principles and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Ability to multitask, take initiative on creative projects, solve problems, and communicate updates to key stakeholders
- Interest in learning about digital marketing, communications strategy, and how design supports broader business goals
- Experience with content creation and visual storytelling is a plus
- Multimedia design (video production and/or motion graphics) experience is a plus
- Strong visual communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Willing to take on varied responsibilities across the marketing function and curiosity about different aspects of the field
- Must be able to collaborate effectively in a team environment with a multi-disciplinary group
- Must be able to complete work both in the office and remotely
- Proficient on a PC/Windows platform; familiar with Microsoft Office and design collaboration tools
- Enjoy having fun and working for a unique, creative company
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
EDA Contractors is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
For more information about EDA, please visit our website at www.edacontractors.com
Principals only, recruiters please don’t contact any EDA employee about this job post. No phone calls or emails will be accepted.
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