Job Description
Graphic Design - Temporary Summer InternDescriptionPremier Pump & Power is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered pump solutions. We specialize in large, trailer-mounted industrial and wastewater pump packages, delivering best-in-class performance, serviceability, and built-in quality. We proudly serve customers nationwide from our headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and manufacturing facility in Spring, Texas.
We are seeking a creative and hands-on Temporary Summer Graphic Design Intern to create visual materials for sales, operations, and internal communication needs. This internship is a great opportunity for a student or early-career designer to gain real-world experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, including both digital design and hands-on sign, decal, label, print, and vinyl graphics work.
This position will help develop visual materials from concept through finished use, with feedback and direction from company leadership and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on a variety of projects, learning new equipment and processes, and creating clean, professional designs that support the companys brand and business needs.
This is an on-site position located in Vancouver, Washington.
ResponsibilitiesCreate and format marketing materials, sales collateral, product sheets, presentations, flyers, advertisements, and other branded materialsDevelop visual assets for the company website, social media, email communications, and other digital platformsEdit and prepare images, graphics, icons, templates, and layouts for print and digital useDesign and prepare print-ready files for signs, decals, labels, vinyl graphics, and other printed materialsOperate company sign-making, printing, cutting, and vinyl graphics equipment after appropriate trainingProduce, laminate, cut, and prepare vinyl graphics, decals, labels, and signage as neededUpdate existing documents and templates to improve layout, readability, consistency, and visual appealHelp maintain consistency with company branding, including logos, colors, fonts, image use, and overall visual styleCollaborate with Sales and Operations to understand project needs and create appropriate visual materialsOrganize and maintain design files, templates, brand assets, print files, and image librariesReview proofs and finished materials for accuracy, quality, sizing, alignment, spelling, and brand consistencyTake direction and feedback from team members and revise designs as neededSupport additional marketing, communications, signage, vinyl graphics, or administrative projects as assigned
QualificationsEducation:
Current enrollment in or recent graduate of a Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or Marketing program (or equivalent experience).Design Skills:
Solid grasp of core design principles (typography, layout, color, hierarchy) for both digital and print media.Software Proficiency:
Experience with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).Detail & Precision:
High attention to detail regarding sizing, alignment, spelling, and file organization.Mindset:
Eager to learn hands-on vinyl/sign production equipment, open to constructive feedback, and possess strong communication skills.Bonus Points:
An interest in B2B marketing, manufacturing, or industrial products.
Employment will be conditioned upon passing a drug screen and background check. Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentPrimarily office-based position with hands-on use of sign-making, printing, cutting, and vinyl graphics equipmentProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerFrequent use of computer, design software, printers, cutters, and related graphics equipmentMay require standing, bending, reaching, and using hands for detailed tasks such as trimming materials, applying decals, or preparing signsMust be able to occasionally move or lift materials up to 25 poundsMay occasionally visit shop or manufacturing areas, where standard safety requirements may applySchedule & CompensationFull-time temporary summer internship, duration not to exceed 90 calendar daysSchedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per weekCompensation is $22-$25 per hour, depending on skill level and experienceBenefitsThis is a temporary position, eligible for Washington paid sick leave.
Equal Employment OpportunityIt is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Premier Pump & Power makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including Washington State's Fair Chance Act relating to an applicant's criminal history.