Graphic Design Internship

Overview Buffalo, NY — Merchants Insurance Group, a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast, is looking for a highly motivated Graphic Design Intern interested in learning and applying their skills in a corporate capacity. You will work directly with colleagues and gain hands-on experience in creative programs, website and email design, digital content and print collateral. Merchants Insurance Group, rated A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook by A.M. Best, is proud to be named among Buffalo Business First’s Best Places to Work in Western New York (2023–2026) and a Fast Track and Top Private Company (2019–2025). Merchants has also received the Ward’s 50 designation for four consecutive years (2021–2024) and the Ivans Spark Award for innovation (2024–2025). In October 2024, Newsweek and Statista included Merchants Insurance Group on America’s Most Reliable Companies list for 2025. The Hybrid work schedule requires 2 full days per week in the office, with remaining days flexible. Projects May Include Support the Marketing team in producing digital and print assets. Translate copy and requests into visually appealing content spanning print, digital assets, tradeshow graphics, social and web visuals while maintaining Brand voice. Assist in translating content from one program to another. Assist in monthly duties that follow templates, while seeking ways to improve or refresh those templates. Engage in co-branded content creation for partner agencies. Create and test email templates in the company’s CRM. Assist in creating advertising merchandise and promotional items. Ensure all exported assets meet Brand guidelines and support branding internally and externally as applicable. Update basic entities across company web platforms, such as the public website and Marketing areas within secure portal websites. Be an active participant in creative concepting and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve the best result. Conduct competitive research and monitor industry trends to refresh content; monitor and identify emerging design trends and best practices to inform Merchants’ digital content. Qualifications & Skills Current student or Spring 2026 graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Advertising, Fine Arts, Marketing, or similar with a minimum GPA of 3.0+. Full-time, paid internship at $20.00 hourly starting June 2026 through August 2026 based on school schedule. A minimum of 2 months is required. Basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) and ability to show portfolio or examples of past digital work. Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint). Foundational grasp of typography, layout hierarchy, and color theory. Understanding of branding and how companies utilize brand guidelines. Experience with or willingness to learn WordPress and HubSpot. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and work within an established visual system. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; adheres to naming conventions. Excitement about telling brands’ stories. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Merchants Insurance Group Benefits Welcoming and positive work environment. Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid work schedule: 2 full days per week in the office, with the option to work the remaining days remotely or in the office. Merchants Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Merchants Insurance Group supports a safe workplace through pre-employment background screenings. #J-18808-Ljbffr