Graphic Design Intern
About Us
Purpose Brands 414 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent organization created to launch and steward redemptive, purpose-driven marketplace initiatives. Our brands include:
- Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique in Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Siloam Springs
- Thrift Out in Springdale
- Bold Lives Men’s Thrift, launching in 2026
We are committed to operating with multiple bottom lines, advancing the Kingdom of God, and building a values-focused community through every initiative.
Internship Overview
- This internship offers a reciprocal opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience for the student while contributing meaningfully to the mission of PB414 by helping us tell beautiful stories through design visuals.
- This experience is ideal for someone:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator & InDesign), or similar design tools.
- Detail oriented with a strong eye for layout, typography, and color theory.
- Passion for fashion, thrift, and purpose-driven work.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must
- Ability to take feedback and adapt quickly in a collaborative environment.
- Will need to have your own laptop for work assignments.
- Location: Mostly remote, with the ability to meet 1-2 times/week at a local coffee shop
- Schedule and time commitment
- 10 hours/week
- Flexible schedule
- Start date: TBD upon acceptance of offer. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall Internship terms.
- Reports to: Marketing Director
Key Responsibilities
- Curated Fashion Mood Boards: Create seasonal and thematic mood boards to inspire and support merchandising decisions and storytelling for in-store fashion collections.
- In-Store Signage: Design beautiful and branded signage to drive customer engagement and support promotional efforts, pricing, events, and seasonal themes.
- Campaign Support: Assist with visual elements for sales campaigns, including store Flips, new arrivals, and community-focused events.
- Digital Media: Design Facebook Event Pages and/or social post templates aligned with our brand voice and campaign goals.
What You’ll Gain
Interns at Purpose Brands 414 have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. These learning goals can be tailored to your interests and career path:
- Exposure to fashion merchandising, nonprofit marketing, and retail campaigns.
- Knowledge in creative design as well as brand alignment within different initiatives
- Mentorship and feedback from a supportive creative and leadership team.
- A chance to be a part of life-changing impact through design.
- Opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects in a supportive, mentoring environment
- Practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Explore spiritual formation and personal development through provided e-courses, including Theology of Work and Metron Manager.
- Practice professional communication across departments and teams
- Exposure to an EOS-run workplace (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
- Working in a values-driven, redemptive organization focused on mission, impact, and sustainability
- Receive all benefits of PB414 volunteers
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field
- Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator & InDesign) or similar design tools
- Detail-oriented with a strong eye for layout, typography, and color theory
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to take feedback and adapt quickly in a collaborative environment
- Must have your own laptop for work assignments
What We Do
Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique is a faith-based, non-profit women's fashion resale boutique offering an elevated shopping experience. It aims to provide dignity and hope to women by supporting them and partnering with organizations serving vulnerable populations.
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