Job Summary
WebstaurantStore is seeking a Graphic Design Intern (Brand) for 2027 to support the Design team in bringing the visual identity of the WebstaurantStore family of brands to life across customer touchpoints. Working closely with experienced designers, this role contributes to brand-level design projects while gaining hands-on experience in a professional, collaborative design environment.
This role is ideal for a student or emerging designer looking to strengthen their design skills, learn how established brand systems are applied, and gain experience creating work for a large e-commerce brand. The intern will work primarily on clearly defined design assignments and production tasks, with regular guidance, feedback, and mentorship from design managers, as well as senior and mid-level designers.
Job Location
Remote: Legal residents of one of the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY
We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
Brand Design Support
- Assist with the design and production of internal marketing collateral, campaign assets, and other creative materials
- Apply established brand elements—including logos, color palettes, typography, and visual language—to assigned projects under designer guidance
- Support senior, mid-level, and junior designers with production needs, asset creation, and project revisions
- Adapt existing designs and templates for various print and digital applications
- Participate in select brand projects and campaigns to gain exposure to the broader creative process
- Collaborate with other creatives on event design ideation, collateral production, and digital support deliverables
- Utilize established templates or provided direction to produce executive presentations
Brand Standards & Quality
- Learn and follow established brand guidelines and style guides
- Incorporate feedback from designers and creative reviews into assigned work
- Review work for basic accuracy, consistency, and adherence to provided direction
- Ask questions and seek guidance when project requirements or brand applications are unclear
Team Collaboration & Learning
- Collaborate with members of the Design team to complete assigned creative work
- Gain exposure to how the Brand team partners with Marketing, Content, Digital, Packaging, and other teams
- Participate in team meetings, creative reviews, and critiques as appropriate
- Communicate progress, questions, and potential roadblocks to supervising designers
- Develop an understanding of professional design workflows, feedback processes, and project expectations
File Management & Process
- Maintain organized working files using established naming conventions and versioning practices
- Prepare and organize design assets for review and handoff
- Complete assigned tasks within agreed-upon timelines with support from the design team
- Learn and follow established team processes, tools, and asset-management practices
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
Qualifications
Experience
- Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
- Portfolio demonstrating foundational graphic design skills through coursework, personal projects, freelance work, or previous internship experience
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma
- Foundational understanding of typography, color, composition, and layout
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to receive, understand, and apply constructive design feedback
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Interest in brand design and working within established visual systems
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines with guidance
- Experience working in the Microsoft Suite – Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Education
This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
Desired Traits & Skills
- Curious and eager to learn how design decisions connect to business and customer outcomes
- A strategic thinker that considers the "why" behind every brand decision
- Comfortable giving and receiving feedback
- Adaptive to varying types of projects
- A collaborative communicator who works well with peers and partners
- Detail-oriented, with a genuine interest in the craft of design