Brand Design Intern at Smartly in Chicago, IL

Summary: Smartly is an AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. They are seeking a Brand Design Intern to support creative projects across digital design, social content, and brand storytelling while collaborating with designers and marketers. Responsibilities: - Create digital illustrations, graphics, and visual assets that support Smartly’s brand and marketing initiatives - Assist in developing social media creative and campaign materials across multiple platforms - Support presentations, templates, and visual storytelling in Google Slides and Figma - Collaborate with the Brand team to maintain consistency across visual identity and brand guidelines - Contribute ideas and creative concepts during brainstorming sessions and design reviews - Manage multiple assignments and timelines while maintaining strong attention to detail - Incorporate feedback thoughtfully and iterate on creative work based on team direction - Partner with teammates across marketing and brand projects to support day-to-day creative execution Required Qualifications: - Current college student pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or a related field - Experience creating digital illustrations and visual design work through coursework, internships, freelance, or personal projects - Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign - Experience using Figma and Google Slides - Understanding of social media platforms and basic content strategy - Previous internship experience in a creative, marketing, or related environment - Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills - Comfortable asking questions, seeking guidance, and collaborating with teammates - Self-motivated, curious, humble, and eager to contribute where needed - Able to take direction well and apply feedback constructively Required Skills: Digital illustration, Graphic design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Figma, Google Slides, Social media platforms, Content strategy Benefits: Lunch is provided Tuesday through Thursday.