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Internship – Graphic Design (Year-Round)

Baird · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a year-round graphic design internship covering print and digital work. Tell me about a project in your portfolio and the thinking behind it.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the reasoning behind their design choices, since thinking matters more than how polished the result looks.

How do you take feedback on a design you like?

What they are checking: Whether they can take criticism of work they like without getting defensive, which decides how much an intern grows.

What's different about designing for a financial services firm compared with a consumer brand?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that financial firms need a trustworthy, compliant visual tone, which differs from playful consumer branding.

The posting asks that you be pursuing a degree in art, graphic design or visual communications. Where are you, and what do you want to be able to do by the end of this?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the stated degree requirement and have a concrete goal for what they want to learn here.

What would you do

Much of the work is artwork changes and revisions rather than new design. How does that sit with you?

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable that much of the job is revisions rather than new design, so expectations match reality.

How do you handle a deadline when the request keeps changing?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and keep communicating when a request keeps changing, so the deadline is still met.

This internship is hybrid, two days a week in the downtown Milwaukee office and three remote. Does that work with your class schedule?

What they are checking: The stated in-office pattern, which is lighter than the other Baird internships

About the work

The posting names interpreting brand guidelines and keeping a consistent visual brand. How do you design within guidelines without the work going flat?

What they are checking: Whether they can create fresh, interesting work within brand rules, which is the daily reality of in-house design.

You'd prepare files for vendors. What do you check before a file goes to print?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to prepare files for print, like bleed, resolution and color, which separates trained designers from students.

What software do you work in, and where are you strongest?

What they are checking: Whether they can name their tools and honestly say where they are strongest, so the team knows where to start.

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The full job description

As published by Baird.

About the Role: The Graphic Design team develops and executes layouts, designs and production from concept through completion for a range of visual communications projects including social, digital web, print, video and photography. Individuals on this team utilize creativity, design and software skills while working collaboratively with a full in-house creative team. All this is done while interpreting brand guidelines and embodying a consistent visual brand representation for Baird. This is a hybrid internship, working two days per week in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office and three days remote. The intern must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in May 2027. The Impact You’ll Make: • Be involved in various phases of a project including print and digital production, concept brainstorming and team meetings • Contribute to print-based design projects: primarily artwork changes and revisions, layout and design • Interpret brand guidelines and embody a consistent visual brand representation for Baird within design • Prepare appropriate files for vendors • Assist on web-based project needs as necessary What You’ll Bring to Baird: • Pursuing a degree in art, graphic design or visual communications • Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later • Advanced software proficiency required in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop in a Mac environment • Proven design and typographical skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally • Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery • High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office products • Solid portfolio of work demonstrating these skills About Our Intern Program: Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future. Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status . Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

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