Graphic Design Intern

Role Overview The 2026 Summer Internship with the B2B Marketing team at Oil-Dri Corporation of America, provides a structured, hands-on experience for students pursuing careers in marketing and graphic design. This internship is designed to support key brand initiatives while offering real-world exposure to creative development within a global business to business organization.   Interns will collaborate closely with experienced designers and marketers, receiving mentorship, guidance, and regular feedback. The position also offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful creative assignments and develop portfolio ready work throughout the summer.   Key Responsibilities As a Graphic Design Intern, you will contribute to active marketing projects used by sales, marketing, and technical teams worldwide. The role provides experience creating visual assets across print, digital, presentation, and trade show channels, while developing an understanding of how creative execution supports brand strategy, product communication, and business objectives.   Support the development and execution of marketing and branding initiatives across print, digital, and trade show channels. Assist in updating and creating marketing and sales materials, including sell sheets, digital graphics, and presentation decks. Create visual assets such as social media graphics, charts, and visuals for technical bulletins or white papers. Prepare design files for print and digital production and review materials for accuracy and proper formatting. Organize design files and assist with basic asset management. Perform other duties as assigned.   Qualifications Education: Currently enrolled in or pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related creative field. Relevant coursework or prior internship experience is a plus but not required. Skills & Abilities: Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects is a plus but not required. Understanding of fundamental design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy. Comfortable designing and editing presentation materials in PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective time management skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and collaborate in a team environment. Portfolio or academic work samples encouraged (class projects welcome).   Compensation & Benefits: Hybrid work environment: Monday - Wednesday (onsite) / Thursday - Friday (remote) Benefits: Oil-Dri’s paid time off policies comply with the City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. $18 - 22/hour (dependent on academic year)   About Us: Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.   Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.