Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2026) - Cincinnati, OH

Description

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer now stands as one of the nation’s leading health care and higher education builders. Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Raleigh & Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. Messer employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to building better communities.

We are currently seeking an experienced Graphic Design Intern that is a self-starter with strong organization and time management skills to join our Marketing team.

What You Will Do

• Support our full-time Graphic Designer and Strategic Marketing Manager in executing design projects that align with Messer’s branding and marketing goals.
• Assist in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing creative designs for marketing materials across various platforms.
• Collaborate with the Pursuit Marketing team to create custom graphics that support sales efforts and business development initiatives.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality design standards.
• Organize and manage digital assets to ensure efficiency in accessing and utilizing design files.
• Gain hands-on experience with print production, from preparing files for press to reviewing final outputs.
• Take creative direction and feedback from multiple team members while maintaining a collaborative and adaptable approach.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in graphic design or a related field.
• Co-op or internship experience in graphic design is a plus.
• Good understanding of fundamental design principles for both web and print, including typography, composition, color theory, and information hierarchy.
• Familiarity with the print production process, including preparing pre-press files.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with some skills in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Basic knowledge of video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or After Effects a plus.
• HTML and CSS knowledge is a plus.
• Experience or coursework in a B2B setting and/or professional services environment is a plus.
• Experience with email marketing platforms like Campaign Monitor is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

We build where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry. And it’s what you can expect at Messer each day. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer is the commercial construction company committed to building better. Join Messer, where building with purpose is the foundation of everything we do.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.