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Creative Media Specialist Intern - Summer 2025

Middletown, Pennsylvania

Internship Summary

Are you looking for an internship that provides real life experience? 

Phoenix Contact’s Creative Services Team is looking for a Creative Media Specialist Intern Summer 2025 Intern to support a unique opportunity to work on real-life projects, collaborate with a talented team, and develop a diverse skill set. As a Creative Intern at Phoenix Contact, you will:

  • Engage in Real Projects: Work on a variety of assignments that have a tangible impact on the company's marketing and branding efforts.
  • Collaborate with Experts: Partner with tenured and highly skilled designers, gaining valuable insights and mentorship.
  • Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to understand their needs and deliver creative solutions that meet their objectives.
  • Develop Your Skills: Enhance your design capabilities by working with industry-standard tools and staying updated on the latest design trends.
  • Contribute to a Positive Culture: Be part of a supportive and innovative company culture that values creativity and professional growth.

This internship is perfect for students who are eager to apply their design knowledge in a real-world setting and make meaningful contributions to a leading company. 

Our Summer interns work full time in a fun and engaging work environment. Learn the skills needed to be successful to start your career. 

What does a typical day look like?

  • Morning Check-In: Start your day by reviewing ongoing projects, assignments, and deadlines. This helps you prioritize tasks and stay organized.
  • Team Meetings: Participate in team meetings to discuss project updates, brainstorm ideas, and align objectives. This is a great opportunity to collaborate and learn from experienced designers.
  • Client Interactions: Work with clients to understand their needs and objectives. This involves gathering feedback, presenting design concepts, and ensuring that the final product meets their expectations.
  • Design Work: Spend a significant portion of your day working on design projects. This could include creating graphics, layouts, and other visual content using design software.
  • Feedback and Revisions: Review feedback from team members and clients and make necessary revisions to your designs. This iterative process helps improve the quality of your work.
  • Learning and Development: Take time to learn new design techniques, tools, and trends. This could involve attending workshops, watching tutorials, or experimenting with new design ideas.
  • End-of-Day Review: Wrap up your day by reviewing what you've accomplished, updating your progress on projects, and planning for the next day. 

What makes this internship unique?

  • Incredible Company Culture: Phoenix Contact is known for its supportive and innovative work environment, which can greatly enhance your professional growth and job satisfaction.
  • Real-Life Projects: You'll have the opportunity to work on actual projects that have a tangible impact, giving you hands-on experience and a sense of accomplishment.
  • Diversity of Assignments: The variety of tasks and projects will help you develop a broad skill set and keep your work interesting and engaging.
  • Experienced Team: You'll be collaborating with tenured and highly skilled designers, allowing you to learn from the best and gain valuable insights into the industry.
  • Professional Development: This internship offers a chance to build your portfolio, network with professionals, and gain experience that will be highly beneficial for your future career. 

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Currently majoring in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digitial Media, Multimedia Design or Animation and Graphic Design   
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Color Theory & Layout and Composition.
  • Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Precision in design work and ability to spot errors.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with team members and clients.
  • Coursework in Graphic Design, Digital Imaging, Web Design, Branding and Identity and Portfolio Development
  • Must be a student during duration of internship

Must Be Able To

  • Must be able to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)
  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time)
  • Work in office 100% of time

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