Graphic Design Intern

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.

Hexion Inc is looking for a Graphic Design Intern who is passionate about creating compelling visuals, collaborating with cross functional teams and delivering on the visual brand strategy for Hexion. 

This position is great for building a portfolio and getting your feet wet in the industry. We’ll ask you to create internal brand assets that align with our brand standards, collaborate with cross functional teams to develop, create, and execute on all forms of visual communication, such as print, social media graphics, event signage, digital assets and promotional items. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable helping to execute community relations events and develop initiatives that help strengthen our associate engagement.  

In exchange, we’ll treat you like the expert you are at creating, designing, and visual communications while providing on-the-job training in a collaborative and fun environment. 

It’s simple: We’re looking for a strong designer, an effective collaborator, and a deadline-driven multi-tasker. Spelled out, this position requires strong written and verbal communication, Graphic Design experience, and the ability to meet deadlines and juggle more than one project at once. While Juniors and Seniors pursuing degrees in Visual Communications, Marketing, and Graphic Design sound like natural fits, we are open to other majors.   If you have a passion for learning and contributing to a team – and if you can design and juggle multiple projects at once, we’d love to meet you. 

You’ll tackle projects such as: 

• Creating and designing print and digital materials 
• Adhering to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline 
• Retouching and manipulating images 
• Using Graphic Design software and work with a wide variety of media 
• Collaborating to develop design concepts 
• Assembling final presentation material for printing as needed 

• Attending an accredited University studying toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or equivalent 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, especially as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, is required 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is required 
   

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.