Summer 2026

Graphic Design Intern

Posted on 8/19/2026

Altar'd State

Altar'd State

1,001-5,000 employees

Women's fashion retailer with charitable partnerships

No salary listed

Knoxville, TN, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Art, Graphics & Animation (1)
Required Skills
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design

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Requirements
  • Must have a few days of open availability and be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours.
  • Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Knowledge of design principles, typography, and color theory.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • A portfolio showcasing design work, provided as a link or attachment.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the design team to create graphics for digital and print materials, including social media graphics, marketing collateral, website assets, and presentations.
  • Brainstorm and contribute design ideas aligned with the company's branding and marketing objectives.
  • Edit and retouch images to meet project requirements and ensure quality and consistency in final deliverables.
  • Organize and maintain design files and assets for team access.
  • Keep up-to-date with industry trends, design tools, and software to improve design skills.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and social teams to ensure designs communicate the intended message and meet project goals.

Altar’d State is a women’s fashion and lifestyle brand that blends retail with social impact. It operates both in stores and online, offering thoughtfully curated apparel and lifestyle products designed to create welcoming shopping experiences. The company differentiates itself by its core mission to give back; it has partnered with over 4,000 nonprofits to provide food, clothing, resources, education, and support to people in need, locally and globally. Its goal is to help customers feel good about what they buy by supporting meaningful causes and building community through acts of giving.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maryville, Illinois

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Store counts reached 127 Altar'd State locations, plus 35 Arula, six Vow'd, three Tullabee.
  • 2025-2026 site updates show ongoing expansion, including Tullabee at Sioux Falls' Empire Mall.
  • Mission Monday and nonprofit partnerships support employee pride and customer loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • Francesca's bankrupt IP purchase signals reliance on distressed competitors, not organic dominance.
  • The brand competes in crowded teen and women's fashion, with American Eagle opening nearby stores.
  • If fashion tastes shift, Altar'd State's boutique-heavy model faces rapid markdown pressure.

What makes Altar'd State unique

  • Altar'd State blends faith-based giving with retail; Mission Monday directs 10% to charities.
  • Stand Out For Good operates Altar'd State, Arula, Vow'd, and Tullabee across 39 states.
  • In 2026, Altar'd State won Francesca's IP, showing opportunistic acquisition capability.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Discount

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