HBK Engineering is hiring: Graphic Design Intern in Chicago

Graphic Design Intern

HBK Engineering is searching for a Graphic Design Intern. Our firm offers a professional work environment that allows interns to work with the marketing team to implement design goals. As an Intern, you will work in an incredibly fast-paced business where you can make a real impact and contribute to the organization's graphic design needs. You will work closely with our Marketing team to create and develop design materials, ensuring they align with company standards, facilitating the proposal process, and guiding the final draft process.

HBK is transforming essential infrastructure to achieve a sustainable future and empower the communities where we live and work.

Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company—a team of 43,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries.

Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all. Better outcomes are achieved when we bring our authentic selves to work daily.

Our sights are set on the future, and we invite you to rise to the challenge.

Your responsibilities will include the following tasks :

Assist in developing, organizing, updating, and formatting graphic design collateral (resumes, project sheets, project lists, etc.), while maintaining consistency, quality, and corporate branding.

Collaborate with the marketing manager and technical staff to assist in preparing RFQs / RFPs and high-quality custom design packages.

Assist in developing marketing material following brand standards for internal and external communications to drive excitement for programs.

Assist in maintaining the company website (projects, news posts, locations).

Coordinate corporate photography across multiple offices.

Assist with the execution of HBK IMPACT employee volunteer program events.

Assist with administrative tasks for ongoing marketing programs.

Minimum Qualifications :

Working toward a BS in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, and entering Junior / Senior year.

Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficiency in Premiere Pro and Canva.

Proficiency in Office 365 and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Essential skills and experience :

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong graphic skills

Strong copywriting / editing capabilities

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, time management

Detail-oriented, with an eye toward understanding overall firm goals

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and follow-up skills, reporting progress / support needs / improvements on projects

Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize projects in a changing environment

Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution

Valued but not required skills and experience :

Familiarity with web design and basic HTML / CSS.

Hours : Intern 15-25 Hours are between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. so a flex schedule within business hours is preferred.

Travel : Minimal travel required, Carroll Office

Primary office : Van Buren Chicago, IL

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK

HBK is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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