Who We Are

As one of the fastest-growing on-the-go drinkware companies in America, we’ve got a reputation for doing great things. Our vision is simple - bring delight to eating and drinking.

Delight is different to everyone. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee, or a water bottle that helps you crush your workout, our mission is to make it look great, function perfectly and cost less than you’d expect.

Delivering on this promise takes extraordinary efforts and exceptional people. Through our teams’ ingenuity and grit, we’ve created a place where the best ideas win, and they can come from anyone. Our culture combines the scrappy spirit of a startup with the perks of a market leader.

We believe the right way to design products starts and ends with two key ingredients: process people. Process is the path that takes us from ideas to products that are on brand, on time and on budget. People are the secret sauce that adds ingenuity every step of the way. 

Together, we navigate each day with optimism, curiosity, a healthy sense of humor and a strong allergy to the word “no.” This desire for better, coupled with a deep understanding of consumers’ daily lives, gets us to meaningful delight.

About the Role

As a Graphic Design Intern at Leapfrog, you'll work closely alongside experienced designers and team members to generate ideas and flesh out concepts for packaging and other visual materials. Your tasks will involve crafting dielines, graphics, prototypes, and mockups, as well as preparing files for print and assessing packaging prototypes. You'll also lend a hand in various branding projects like box designs, labels, and store displays, and pitch in with tasks like photo retouching, image editing, and creating brand-specific graphics and illustrations. 

This paid position will be expected to work Monday-Friday for a standard 40 hour workweek. The term length will start at 3-months, but does have the potential to be extended or be converted to a full time, salaried position. 

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate across design team to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts and create packaging and other visual assets
• Work on packaging design including creating dielines, graphics, packaging prototypes, mockup creation, preparing files for print production, and additional ad hoc responsibilities
• Providing graphic design support for boxes, wrap bands, labels, hang tags, trays, in-store displays and more
• Preparing files for print which includes working with CMYK and Pantone colors, choosing the best printing technique, material and finish for a packaging projects
• Photo retouching, editing, image manipulation, and preparation of print-ready files
• Creation of icons, patterns, illustrations and other graphics for each brand's product line
• Assist in the review and approval process, making revisions as necessary based on feedback from Marketing and Design teams
• Maintain organized files and documentation of design assets, revisions, and project timelines and communicate effectively with team members to understand project requirements and feedback
• Support our Digital Design team with creation of social media graphics

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or other related discipline
• Previous internship or co-op experience, preferably in consumer goods
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and/or other relevant tools
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, composition, and layout
• Fundamental knowledge of branding practices
• Skills in graphic design for web, social media, and print
• Illustration proficiency, including creating patterns, icons, and vector graphics
• Basic understanding of print production processes, materials, and specifications preferred
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from concept to implementation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with effective collaboration at all organizational levels
• Capacity to embrace transparency and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on progress

Note: Leapfrog is currently operating under a hybrid work model, and this position will report on site to our Lincoln Park office at least 2 days per week. Additional ad-hoc in office days may be required based on business needs. Please do not apply if you are not comfortable with a hybrid work model. 

Leapfrog Brands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this position, and all new hires will be required to verify their employment eligibility through the DHS E-Verify program.