What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Design Intern position at Haworth, Inc.?
Graphic Design Intern- Washington D.C.
Company Overview
At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll get hands-on with state-of-the-art resources, interact with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach and family-owned feel. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact.
We are currently looking for a paid Graphic Design Intern to join our team in Washington D.C. This position is hybrid, with approximately 3 days per week in person at our Washington D.C. showroom and 2 days remote.
Job Overview
Get ready for an adventurous summer as a Haworth intern! You'll join a cohort of around 50 other dynamic interns for a 12-week program packed with hands on learning. Throughout the summer you will dive into real projects that will give you a taste of what it's like to work in a leading business and manufacturing environment. Sharpen your skills with interactive workshops on networking, public speaking, and using AI tools in a business environment. Connect with mentors and see all areas of the office and manufacturing processes. By the end of the summer, you'll leave with real skills, an expanded professional network, and memories to last a lifetime. This is your chance to take your career to new heights!
Client Engagement Studio (CES) supports field sales client pursuit opportunities through highly customized, branded collateral, including presentations, lookbooks, marketing materials, event collateral, and template development. Based in Washington, D.C., the Graphic Design Intern will join a team of highly creative professionals who collaborate to create meaningful and intentional deliverables, provide coaching and strategic guidance, and continuously seek new ways to engage clients.
As a Graphic Design intern, you will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of exciting projects including helping create and update brochures, marketing materials, and other client-facing content while learning Haworth brand and design standards. You’ll contribute to key marketing projects and develop new collateral with guidance from the team
Required Qualifications
- Part-time or full-time college enrollment, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent with at least a junior level status by Fall of 2027.
- Ability to work On-site in Washington D.C. from May 2027 to August 2027.
- Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position.
- Adobe Suite (InDesign Illustrator, Photoshop) experience
- Portfolio required (online portfolio/microsite link or PDF attachment)
Preferred Qualifications
- Overall GPA of 2.95 or higher.
- Prior Haworth experience.
- Previous Employment experience.
- Extra-curricular activity experience such as athletics, clubs, volunteer work, etc.
- Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word)
- Website development (Framer)
- Canva
- Video Editing (Adobe Premiere and After Effects)
Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheet applications, and keyboard skills.
- Desire to learn, question, and research solutions to problems.
- Organized with the ability to manage deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.