Art Director / Graphic Designer Intern

<span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Great creative starts with curiosity. A “what if.” An unexpected connection. A visual that makes someone stop, look and feel something.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">As an Art Director/Graphic Designer Intern at Hiebing, you’ll be part of our Create team, partnering with copywriters, art directors and other creatives to turn insights into ideas that connect brands with people. You’ll contribute to real client work, from early sketches and concept boards to polished designs—and build your skills and portfolio along the way.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">We’re looking for someone who thinks beyond the first idea, finds inspiration across visual media and enjoys making the work better through collaboration and feedback. You bring fresh perspectives, a willingness to share unfinished ideas and the curiosity to keep exploring.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:12px;"><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Develop creative concepts alongside copywriters, art directors and other team members.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Translate ideas into compelling visuals, exploring typography, layout, imagery, color and composition.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Design and refine work across channels, adapting your approach to each brand’s identity, audience and objectives.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Bring multiple ideas and visual directions to the table, using sketches, references and concept boards to communicate your thinking.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Use feedback to strengthen your concepts and execution.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Explore AI tools to support brainstorming, visual exploration and creative workflows, applying your own judgment, originality and craft to the final work.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Follow agency guidance on AI use, protecting confidential information and checking outputs for accuracy, bias, usage rights and brand fit.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Manage assignments, communicate progress and meet deadlines with support from the team.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>What You’ll Bring</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:12px;"><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">A portfolio that shows your conceptual thinking, design skills and creative potential. Class assignments, personal projects and previous client work are welcome.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">A strong foundation in typography, layout, color and composition, with attention to detail.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">The ability to connect visual choices to an idea, audience and brand.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Curiosity about photography, illustration, motion, culture and emerging creative tools, including AI.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">A collaborative approach and openness to giving, receiving and applying feedback.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Initiative and a willingness to ask questions when you need direction.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>Stuff You Should Know</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:12px;"><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>Location:</b> Madison, WI or Austin, TX. Candidates must be based in Wisconsin or Texas and able to work from the corresponding office.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>Work environment:</b> Hybrid, with in-office collaboration Monday through Wednesday and remote flexibility Thursday and Friday, in an open-office setting.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>Timing:</b> Starting fall 2026 and continuing through May 2027.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>Compensation:</b> $15 per hour.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>Schedule:</b> The Create team prefers interns to work 40 hours per week. Please include your availability during the academic year with your application.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><b>Application requirement:</b> A portfolio is required. Please include a link and any password needed to access your work.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:12px;"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"><strong><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Work authorization:</span></strong> Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:9.5pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Bring your curiosity, your point of view and the ideas you can’t wait to try. We’d love to see what you’re creating.</span></span></span><br><br>