Job Title: Social Media and Graphic Design Intern
Organization Name: The Cabooze
Wage/Salary: $15-20/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Joint/Cabooze has been part of Minneapolis nightlife for over 50 years. Known for live music, a high-energy atmosphere, and a loyal crowd, we’re now focusing on leveling up our brand and digital presence. We’re looking for a creative Social Media & Marketing Coordinator to help showcase our energy, engage our community, and attract new faces to The Joint.
This role is perfect for a student, intern, or part-time creative looking to get hands-on experience in nightlife, hospitality, and entertainment marketing. You’ll be the voice and creative force behind The Joint’s online presence, helping us capture the excitement inside our venue and translating it to social media and marketing campaigns.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Creative Intern
Organization Name: MillerKnoll
Wage/Salary: $20-22/hr (summer 2026, housing stipend offered)
Opportunity Summary: MillerKnoll’s Summer Internship Program is a paid, 12-week opportunity that provides a 100% real-world experience for students early in their careers. Throughout the summer you will apply academic learning to real-world situations and cultivate leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Creative Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience with showroom design and installation in a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about interior design, architecture, luxury products and entrepreneurial thinking.
You'll have opportunities to speak up, solve problems, influence others, and be an owner every day as you…
- Assist with detailed AutoCAD drawings for showroom installations, including architectural plans, floor plans, elevations, lighting layouts, art placement, rug plans, and artistic renderings.
- Support the Creative team with graphic design projects and visual materials.
- Assist with special projects, such as photoshoots, showroom refreshes, and event preparations.
- Maintain the organization of fabrics, samples, and design libraries.
- Help oversee the upkeep of the Creative Department’s design space.
- Gain cross-departmental exposure, collaborating with teams such as Marketing, Design, Textiles, and Showrooms.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Organization Name: Graco Inc.
Wage/Salary: $16-27/hr
Opportunity Summary: Graco is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support our Creative Studio. This position offers hands-on experience in producing design and production-ready assets that strengthen our global brand presence. The role is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to apply classroom learning in a professional environment.
What You Will Do
- Assist in the design and production of digital and print materials, including social media graphics, website visuals, presentations, and marketing collateral.
- Update and adapt existing templates, layouts, and assets to meet project needs.
- Prepare and format files for production and distribution.
- Support content creation for campaigns, product launches, and events.
- Maintain brand consistency in all creative outputs.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: 2026 Multimedia Design Intern
Organization Name: Plante Moran
Wage/Salary: $24/hr
Opportunity Summary: The multimedia design intern will contribute to visual materials for presentations, reports, promotions, advertisements, infographics, interactive documents, internal communications, and instructional content, through a variety of digital delivery channels. They will be responsible for creating animations, and designing materials to help Plante Moran stories reach and connect with their audience. This internship will be offered full-time in the summer. Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Work closely with individual graphic and multimedia designers and the broader Creative team on all projects, determining the vision, developing the design, and ensuring visually engaging deliverables
- Apply the firm’s brand standards
- Possibility to assist with video shoots as needed
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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