About the role
Overview Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Creative Services Intern in St. Joseph, MO to collaborate alongside our creative services team to create visually appealing and compelling graphics, photos, videos, and social media content that enhance the presence of our different divisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience in graphic design, photography, video editing and social media management within a professional setting.
Develop your portfolio and hone your skills with real‑world immersion in design strategy decision‑making and have a hands‑on role in creating visual solutions that tell the stories of our employees and the great work they do. The intern will work in a team environment that will take on real world projects to be used for marketing and recruiting initiatives for the company. The ideal intern will be a creative thinker with strong artistic skills that is a good collaborator and wants to expand their skills in graphic design, photography, and videography.
Duties and
Responsibilities Collaborate with the creative team to understand project requirements and design needs. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop creative concepts for marketing initiatives. Participate in storyboarding and document set‑up meetings and identify where artwork and editorial illustrations can strategically be used.
Assist in designing templates and visual elements using the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) that align with enterprise objectives and the target audience. Create visual solutions that effectively communicate ideas and stories – layouts, type, fonts, colors, headers, infographics, pictures/images, charts/tables, and diagrams graphics. Edit and refine graphics based on feedback from team members.
Ensure all design materials are consistent with branding and style guidelines. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog's Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Advertising, or a related field preferred. Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn. Pre-Employment
Requirements Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review. Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen. Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis. Physical
Requirements The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job. Work primarily in an office environment.
Frequently sits for extended periods of time. Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment. Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position. Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position. Safety Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures.
Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a…