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Intern - Graphic Design - Summer 2026

HNI Corporation
United States, Iowa, Muscatine
Sep 08, 2025
Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do! What We Need: We are looking for an intern to join our Graphic Design team in Muscatine, IA, during Summer 2026! What You Will Do: HNI's summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events! Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity. Depending on the flexibility of the role, the intern may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule. The Graphic Design team advances the print, video, and digital marketing and merchandising for HNI Workplace Furnishings programs and key channel partner publications. The visual communications projects include internal and external initiatives, such as event signage, online banners, email templates, advertisements, video tutorials and catalog page layout. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive engagement, manages consistency in content and creative and timely deliverables and creates optimal content for printed and online products. Owns the accuracy of product information and final presentation of the creative element through the proofing process. Maintains and tracks key customer metrics and timelines. Adds creative expertise and direction in the design and development of high quality, high impact creative and content to be used in visual communications including, websites, collaterals, social media, events, and direct marketing. Provides storyboards and creative direction for dynamic imagery such as infographics, product videos, instructional animations and other graphics. Creates professional-quality HON branded communications using a high degree of both technical expertise and creativity while maintaining brand integrity. Performs graphic design duties including planning, scheduling, and implementation of projects. Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry-level marketing careers. What You Have: Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, or related field. Junior level coursework is preferred. Minimum 2.8 GPA Ability to understand and implement brand standards within projects Working knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities. What You're Good At: Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership Strong experience managing projects (school or work related) Excellent written and verbal communication skills We look forward to hearing from you! We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.