Product Marketing Graphic Design Intern

Product Marketing Graphic Design Intern - Summer 2027
Program Duration: End of May - Early August
Location: Pella, IA (On-site)

Pella Corporation is seeking a motivated student for our Product Marketing Graphic Design Internship in Pella, Iowa.

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting product marketing initiatives through the design and maintenance of materials across a variety of product touchpoints, both online and offline. Working alongside experienced marketing and design professionals, you'll contribute to projects that help bring complex product information to market in a clear, engaging, and visually compelling way.

Interns collaborate with Product Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Architectural Solutions, and Technical Publications teams while developing creative, technical, and professional skills in a real-world business environment.

If you're passionate about graphic design, enjoy solving visual communication challenges, and want to build experience that prepares you for a career in design or marketing, we'd love to connect with you.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• Strong academic standing
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, or involvement through campus organizations, work experience, athletics, volunteer activities, or other experiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated creativity, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to apply design principles including typography, layout, photography, charts, and visual hierarchy

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including: 
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with RoboHead or similar project management tools is helpful

Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation’s internship program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment.  Post-offer background check and drug screen required.  Pella participates in E- Verify.  Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment.  Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. Several states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law. 

As a Product Marketing Graphic Design Intern, you will support marketing and product communication initiatives through design, content development, and project coordination.

Responsibilities are similar to what we expect of entry-level design professionals and provide opportunities to gain experience working on real business projects and cross-functional initiatives.

As a Product Marketing Graphic Design Intern, you may:

• Create, update, and maintain designs and content across multiple print and digital mediums
• Refine existing materials and support the development of new creative concepts
• Prepare photography, renderings, graphics, charts, and other visual assets for publication
• Ensure materials align with Pella's brand standards and product guidelines
• Support project timelines, review cycles, and production schedules to meet deadlines
• Apply design principles such as layout, typography, photography, and visual hierarchy to communicate information effectively
• Partner with Product Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Architectural Solutions, and Technical Publications teams on business initiatives
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Projects and assignments will be determined based on business needs and team priorities.

Additional Information

• Full-time internship assignment (May-August 2027)
• Assigned manager and project support throughout the internship
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Work performed primarily in an office environment
• Exposure to cross-functional teams throughout the organization
• Opportunities to develop creative, project management, and professional communication skills