Graphic Design Summer 2026 Intern

Description

Are you a creative thinker who enjoys bringing ideas to life through design? Do you love creating visually engaging content and want hands-on experience supporting real campaigns and brand initiatives?

IdeaTek is looking for a Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing team. In this role, you’ll support our Graphic Designer in a variety of creative projects across digital, print, social media, events, and internal communications while gaining real-world marketing and design experience.

This internship is designed for someone who wants to build their portfolio, strengthen their design skills, and collaborate with a fast-paced team that values creativity and innovation.

This is a part-time paid summer internship position that will be approximately 30 hours per week, with the potential to continue during the school year at approximately 5–15 hours per week, depending on business needs. The internship will be hybrid, with the in-office days working at the Wichita, KS location.

A Day in the Life

You’ll start your day reviewing incoming design requests and collaborating with the marketing team on current projects and campaign priorities. Some days you may be creating social graphics, updating website content, or designing materials for an upcoming event. Other days may involve organizing marketing assets, brainstorming campaign ideas, or adapting templates to fit IdeaTek’s visual brand and messaging.

You’ll work closely with the Graphic Designer and Marketing team to support both creative production and day-to-day marketing initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with day-to-day graphic design needs including social media graphics, digital and print ads, direct mail, campaign assets, and marketing collateral
• Support internal design projects such as presentation materials, employee communications, newsletters, and event graphics
• Apply IdeaTek brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency across all materials and markets
• Assist with campaign brainstorming, concept development, and creative production
• Organize and maintain marketing assets and shared design files
• Update website content and support routine production tasks for the marketing team
• Adapt templates and existing designs to support market-specific campaigns and initiatives
• Collaborate with team members to manage multiple creative projects and deadlines
• Research and utilize AI tools and creative technologies to support ideation, content creation and workflow efficiency
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Previous internship, freelance, or professional design experience
• Experience with Google Workspace tools
• Familiarity with WordPress or website content updates
• Experience creating content for social media or marketing campaigns
  
  

Desired Attributes

Beyond the qualifications, these attributes are what make someone a great fit for our team:

• Creative – You enjoy turning ideas into visually engaging content
• Collaborative – You work well with others and contribute positively to team projects
• Adaptable – You can shift priorities and adjust designs based on feedback
• Detail-oriented – You take pride in producing polished, accurate work
• Curious – You enjoy learning new tools, trends, and creative techniques
• Organized – You can manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
  
  

Why Join IdeaTek?

IdeaTek is a cutting-edge telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast, reliable internet to underserved communities. We're a passionate team of innovators and problem-solvers committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers. At IdeaTek, we value our employees and foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and community involvement.

A few of the key ways we strive to make employees feel valued include:

• Competitive pay
• Hands-on learning and professional development opportunities
• Community engagement opportunities
• Culture that values innovation, creativity, and integrity
  
  

Our Core Values

• We are Trustworthy – We build confidence through transparency, follow-through, and dependability.
• We count on Big Thinkers – We don’t just imagine the future—we create it with bold, actionable ideas.
• We have a Resilient Spirit – We embrace challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and keep striving for more.
• We stand on Belief – We believe everyone deserves access to technology that helps them learn, grow, and thrive.
• We foster Connectedness – Our work goes beyond broadband—we build real connections within our team and our communities.
• We drive Innovation – We're always looking for ways to improve and redefine what’s possible.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to gain hands-on experience and grow your creative skills with IdeaTek, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this role, you'll need the following required qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud products, specifically Adobe Illustrator
• Experience using Canva
• Ability to leverage foundational AI tools
• Ability to work on-site in Wichita, KS 2–3 days per week
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and apply revisions effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities