What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist position at Merkle Retirement Planning?
Internship Description:
This internship at Merkle Retirement Planning offers a unique opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on experience in graphic design and marketing. As a member of the Creative Team, you will work closely with designers and marketers to support various projects, including large design initiatives, email campaigns, and other marketing-related tasks.
You will assist in developing visually appealing materials, from graphic design to email marketing campaigns, and collaborate with team members to bring the brand's identity and messaging to life across multiple platforms. This position is ideal for students pursuing a career in graphic design, marketing, or a related field.
About the Role:
- Brand Consistency & Identity: Assist in maintaining Merkle Retirement Planning's visual brand, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all projects.
- Multimedia Design: Help design and produce marketing collateral, including multimedia graphics, email templates, and other digital content.
- Email Marketing: Support email marketing efforts by creating visually compelling email templates and graphics that align with campaign goals.
- Large Design Project: Focus on a key design project throughout the internship, contributing creative concepts and executing design elements under the guidance of the team.
- Software Proficiency: Create and edit designs using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools.
- Project Management: Help manage and track the progress of multiple design and marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and projects stay on schedule.
- Team Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with team members to understand design requirements and provide design solutions that align with project goals.
- Problem-solving: Contribute creative ideas and solutions to design challenges that arise, adapting to changes in project scope and requirements.
- Time Management: Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work efficiently.
