132360BR

Westlake, OH

Job Description

As this is a hybrid role, working out of our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates who reside in Northeast Ohio for the Summer of 2026.

Do you scroll TikTok and Instagram like it’s your job? Stay up on trends, pop culture, and brands that nail the vibe?

Come learn how it all happens behind the scenes and be part of creating fun, scroll-stopping content, campaigns, and so much more for our world class Celebrations company! Route199, American Greetings in-house Creative Marketing Agency, is looking for a Design INTERN to join our CREATIVE MARKETING team this summer!

If you are an excellent designer + concepter and have great examples of your creative thinking brought to life, if you’d like to work with a team of Creatives to leverage insights and strategy to create awesome creative work that speaks to customers and the world’s largest retailers, then please reach out with a link to your terrific range of work.

Bring your talent to one of the largest and most innovative creative companies in the world.

**In order to be considered for this role, you must include a .pdf of or a link to your portfolio on your resume.

Requirements:
• A minimum of 2 years as a student working toward BFA or BA in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Illustration, motion graphics/animation, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with aptitude for After Effects. Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint is helpful.
• A portfolio showcasing concepting/problem-solving skills which communicate ideas, themes and storytelling across a range of projects. Sketch books and illustrations to show thinking and versatility.

Experience Required:

Internship Program Summary:
• Dates of Internship: This is a 10-week, paid internship (Monday, June 1, 2025 – Friday, August 7, 2026)
• Location: Westlake, Ohio
• Work Environment: You will be working in a hybrid environment that requires working on-site, at least, 2 days each week.
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Our Internship Program is designed to provide students with real and meaningful work experiences in their field of interest while providing valuable insight into other key areas of the business.
• Along with the work you will be performing, we have curated a calendar of events and learning opportunities that will keep you engaged and excited!

Requirements:
• Must have plans to reside in Northeast Ohio for the Summer of 2026
• There is no housing stipend associated with this internship
• Minimum of two years of undergraduate course work is preferred.
• Must be able to work full time hours for the duration of the internship

Helpful Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Has a great sense of humor and brings this sense of fun and playfulness to your work.
• Is a good communicator, with strong interpersonal skills, who embraces collaboration with team and business partners.
• Is social media and pop culture savvy, keenly aware of established and emerging digital/social trends, platforms, and influencers.

Ideal Candidate Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities and/or work experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once as well as plan and prioritize work.
• Displays a professional and positive attitude with team members
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Education Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of undergraduate course work in BFA or BA in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Illustration, motion graphics/animation, or equivalent.

At American Greetings, we are dedicated to helping every person celebrate and create meaningful connections, and we value each associate’s unique contributions toward achieving this goal. We care creative, innovative, inclusive, and we care about our people. Together, we look forward to serving and delighting our consumers while helping you discover a Career with Purpose.

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