2027 Summer Graphic Design Internship

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Program Duration: MAY 26, 2027 – AUGUST 6, 2027

What does our Internship Program offer? 

Key’s Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that provides meaningful work that matters, offers feedback and coaching, and creates engaging events and conversations that will spark excitement and interest in bringing one’s full-time career to Key.

Interns are involved in a host of line of business specific projects that directly impact and benefit Key’s business and strategic pillars. The program includes networking with Key teammates across all levels of the organization, a series of Learning Labs where internal and external speakers provide insight on Key’s competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development best practices, and an assigned mentor who shares knowledge, experience, and advice.

Marketing Overview

Enterprise Marketing encompasses the ability and passion to bring the KeyBank brand to life while supporting and enhancing Key’s business goals across the various lines of business. We work to maintain a strong, consistent brand and develop marketing campaigns that are better connected to business goals.

We focus our core on speed & agility in marketing campaign execution that incorporates a cost efficiency that does not sacrifice effectiveness.

Included in Enterprise Marketing is our overall brand creation, development and effectiveness, sponsorships and activation, creative development, legal/compliance approvals and marketing analytics.

About the Internship

We are seeking a talented and motivated creative who can bring compelling storytelling concepts to life through exceptional visual design and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to real-world marketing campaigns and initiatives while gaining valuable hands-on experience. The ideal candidate possesses excellent project and time management abilities, a keen attention to detail, and the capability to develop high-quality digital assets, including banner advertisements, online videos, social media content, and other multimedia marketing materials.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Approaches challenges with persistence and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Consistently delivers projects on time and to the highest standards.
• Naturally inquisitive and eager to learn new skills, trends, and best practices.
• Builds trusted relationships and serves as a consultative partner to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Takes pride in producing outstanding work and maintaining a high level of accountability.
• Embraces a collaborative, team-first approach while contributing positively to shared goals.
• Effectively manages multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• A current resume
• A cover letter
• Samples of video work or a portfolio demonstrating relevant creative experience

Qualifications

·       Must have completed at least two years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in motion graphics, or related field with an anticipated graduation in or before May of 2028

·       focused coursework motion graphics and graphic design

·       Strong understanding of the principles of visual and graphic design

·       Outstanding academic achievement (minimum undergraduate 3.0 GPA)

·       Project and time management skills with attention to detail.

·       Demonstrated leadership and teamwork from past work experience and/or extracurricular activities

·       Bring solid analytical, problem solving, communication and presentation skills

·       Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus

·       Adept at motion graphic design, design conventions and post-production process

·       Must have strong aesthetic skills, creative problem-solving and interpreting brand guidelines

·       Familiarity working with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro

·       Passionate about evangelizing new technologies and eager to expand skill set

·       Ability to communicate creative ideas within a collaborative environment and juggle multiple priorities while still meeting pre-established deadlines

KeyBank’s Campus Program Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000.00 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].