Intern - Graphic Design, Internal Communications

Job Description:

We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Graphic Design Intern to join our Internal Communications team. In this role, you’ll gain hands on experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and contribute directly to the evolution of our internal brand identity. Working closely with our Internal Communications Designer, you'll produce high impact visual communications that reach employees across all channels and regions.Key Responsibilities:

• Brand Evolution & Implementation: Support the refresh and consistent application of our internal brand guidelines.
• Template Design & Development: Create visually engaging, user friendly templates for emails, presentations, announcements, and digital signage.
• Intranet Design & Content Support: Contribute to the visual design and content updates of our SharePoint based intranet to ensure a modern, intuitive employee experience.
• Visual Asset Creation: Design graphics such as infographics, icons, illustrations, and internal facing social media elements.
• General Design Support: Assist with design needs across a variety of Internal Communications projects and initiatives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members to understand communication goals and turn them into thoughtful visual solutions.
• Feedback & Iteration: Participate in design reviews and apply feedback to improve creative output.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A compelling portfolio that demonstrates strong design skills and creativity.
• Solid understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and overall design principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or strong Canva experience.
• High attention to detail and an eye for visual consistency.
• Familiarity with brand systems and how design supports brand identity.
• Clear communication and the ability to articulate design choices.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Basic understanding of SharePoint or other content management systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the hourly rate for this role will be between $20- $25 per hour. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location.

Five Principles for SuccessOur worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success- KaizenPassionately Professional- Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the bestHypothesize- Practice- Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territoryMaximize Customer Satisfaction- The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smileSpeed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team

Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.