Marketing Design Intern
Description
About Dean Dorton
Dean Dorton’s team makes up one of the largest advisory firms in the United States. We thrive when you thrive! We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work.
About the Role
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for design and branding? Join our dynamic marketing team as a Design Intern and gain hands-on experience crafting impactful digital and print materials. You’ll collaborate with senior designers and marketing team members to bring our brand to life across various platforms and markets while honing your skills in design software, brand strategy, and creative problem-solving. This role is responsible for crafting and maintaining the visual identity of the company while managing the entire design process—from concept to execution. The ideal candidate will have expertise in design principles, strong leadership skills, and experience in brand management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Design Projects:
- Collaborate with senior designers to create a range of digital and print materials, including:
- Slicks/brochures: Transform technical content into visually compelling designs
- Advertising: Develop print and digital ads aligned with brand identity
- Website assets: Design mastheads, hero images, and more
- Office collateral: Create business cards, letterheads, and mailers
- Event materials: Design invitations, leave-behinds, and trade show materials (e.g., banners, signage, booth decor)
- Presentations: Build visually engaging slides and templates
- Provide creative input throughout the design process and generate innovative ideas
- Leverage the brand guide to ensure consistency and excellence in all projects
- Collaborate with senior designers to create a range of digital and print materials, including:
Brand Maintenance:
- Assist in developing and refining templates and layouts under the guidance of senior designers
- Maintain and organize design assets using the digital asset management platform
- Implement and uphold brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all projects and materials
What are we looking for?
- Ideal candidates would be currently enrolled in a college or university degree program or have recently graduated and looking to get some experience. Open to both bachelors or Masters level candidates.
- Strong Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop are essential)
- Strong design acumen with an understanding of fundamental design principles
- Ability to collaborate with marketing team members and meet project deadlines
- A proactive mindset to stay updated on current design trends, tools, and software.
- Experience in video editing, animation, or web design is a plus
- Creative thinking, adaptability, and a passion for staying ahead of branding and industry trends
Why join us?
- Creative Development: Work alongside experienced designers and gain valuable hands-on experience
- Real-World Impact: See your designs come to life across diverse platforms and events
- Learning Opportunities: Develop your skills in design strategy, branding, and digital asset management
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a passionate team that values creativity and innovation
Hours /Commitment: 15-20 hours and ideally 3 days in the office per week.
Location: Fort Wright, KY
Dean Dorton is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome anyone of any race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, ancestry, handicap, medical condition, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation or gender.