Graphic Design Intern

About MadTree Brewing When MadTree sprouted in 2013, we were driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - to build something bigger than ourselves and the high-quality beer we produce. Since the beginning, we have cared deeply about creating meaningful connections with our communities. We embrace our name MadTree and work to celebrate and protect nature , while reducing our impact on the environment. MadTree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. The craftspeople at MadTree wake up every day to connect people to nature and each other.   We are MadTree. Inspiring Madness. Rooted in Purpose.   MadTree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that inspires madness while being rooted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, a retirement plan with a match, free mental health therapy visits, paid time off, and many other great perks. Want to turn your creative passion into real-world experience? Join our Marketing team as a Graphic Design Intern and get your hands dirty creating killer content for one of Cincinnati's most loved brands. This 6-month paid internship starting June 2025 offers the perfect balance of structure and creativity, with flexible scheduling of 15-20 hours per week at $15/hour. You'll work alongside experienced designers and marketers, build your portfolio with actual work, and yes – score some sweet employee perks along the way.   Note: Portfolio link required with application. Show us what you've got!   POSITION:  Graphic Design Intern LOCATION:  Cincinnati, OH (Oakley) REPORTS TO:   Senior Designer COMPENSATION:   $15/hour   POSITION SUMMARY:  The Graphic Design Intern works within the Marketing team to help with graphic design and development. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and/or illustrate work in brand design, layout, print design, and/or the creation or refinement of assets and artifacts that carry our brand forward. Be a relatable member of the team who ensures all work is completed with excellence and in a timely manner. Work hand in hand with the Marketing team to assist with the graphic design of print and digital materials, advertisements, logos and social campaigns. Design content and graphics for marketing campaigns, events and taproom posters. Think creatively and deliver a wide range of concepts. Design product packaging and work with printers to ensure quality execution. Create illustrations for beverage can designs. Assist with social media content creation. Perform retouching and manipulation of images. Work within design specifications, time restraints and budget restrictions. Enthusiastically spends a minimum of 4 hours per year volunteering (paid) for MadTree Impact initiatives.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older. Minimum 1 year experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Knowledge and passion for photography/videography preferred.   KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES: Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and digital design. Ability to manage and optimize workload, prioritize multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines. Ability to justify design decisions and work with teammates to determine optimal creative solutions. Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail in design work. Strong problem-solving skills. Effective and frequent communication with manager and staff, regardless of department or shift.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb. Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.   WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is usually that of an office, bar, restaurant, brewery, and the outdoor natural environment. The employee occasionally works with hazardous materials. The employee occasionally works on wet floors and with wet equipment. The employee occasionally must work in a sanitary environment.