Graphic Design Intern- Spring 2027

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer!

• Corporate Housing- AFL offers corporate housing to all non-local students free of charge!
• Gas Stipend- for those students who are driving more than 50 miles, AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of that financial burden
• Great Pay!

Graphic Design Intern- Spring 2027

The Graphic Design Intern is responsible for assisting with a wide variety of marketing projects for our various lines of business at AFL. This is an exciting opportunity for a college student to learn from industry-leading creatives and designers and to gain work experience while using their education. This individual will be immersed in a variety of marketing aspects preparing the individual for a career in business, marketing, or graphic design, marketing, communications, or business.

Responsibilities:

• The Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for:
• Executing changes and updates to data sheets, brochures, programs, catalogs and product profiles.
• Designing and preparing community and PR projects (flyers, posters, logos, etc.)
• Supporting the marketing department on a wide variety other projects through implementing design solutions.

Requirements:

• Must currently be a student at a four year college or university with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Experience creating graphics working with appropriate tools
• Working knowledge of digital file preparation for a variety of print media
• Computer illustration, photography, and photo retouching experience a plus
• Creative graphical capabilities
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.)
• Experience with web design a plus
• The knowledge of how to prepare digital files for a variety of print media.
• Task-oriented with the ability to execute a given project from start to finish in a timely manner.
• Strong 'team player' skills enabling collaboration within the marketing communications team as well as select interaction with the various business units within AFL.

Competencies for Success:

• Detail-oriented with strong design skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently, but also work as a contributing member of the Marketing Communications team.
• Enthusiasm for the design process.

Personal Profile Attributes:

Ability to work effectively under pressure and in time-sensitive situations; aptitude to coordinate multiple tasks and projects simultaneously; customer-focused.