Graphic Design Intern

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.

We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook. If you’re ready for your work to matter, we’re ready to hear from you!

We’re growing our team of Artisans with a Marketing Graphic Design Intern. The Marketing Graphic Design Intern focuses primarily on graphic design and visual brand execution. This role supports the marketing team by designing high-quality digital and print assets that align with brand standards and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a design-focused student or recent graduate seeking hands-on experience creating production-ready assets for campaigns, sales enablement, and digital platforms. This position reports to the Marketing Manager and collaborates closely with Technology and Business Development leaders to translate technical content into compelling visual design.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Design and update branded digital and print assets including social graphics, brochures, one-pagers, case studies, presentations, and campaign materials

- Enhance and design PowerPoint presentations to ensure visual consistency and alignment with brand guidelines

- Assist with short-form video editing and basic motion graphics

- Assist in preparing final files for print and digital production, ensuring proper formatting and quality standards

- Apply brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency across all platforms and materials

- Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and Technology teams to translate technical content into clean, compelling visual assets

- Participate in creative reviews and implement feedback in a timely and professional manner

- Assist in reviewing marketing materials to identify outdated assets and opportunities for refresh

- Maintain and organize the online marketing asset libraries to ensure accessibility and version control

- Draft internal marketing update emails and support distribution of materials

- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output

- Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve creative output

- Coachable and receptive to creative direction and feedback

Supervisory Responsibilities

- None.

Minimum Qualifications

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field

- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Canva, and Microsoft PowerPoint

- Strong portfolio showcasing layout, typography, branding, and digital design work

- Demonstrated ability to take complex or technical information and organize it into clean, professional visual layouts

- Strong foundational understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, and brand consistency

- Excellent organizational and project management skills

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

- Experience designing for B2B, industrial, or technical industries

- Basic knowledge of LinkedIn content formatting and digital marketing platforms

- Familiarity with HubSpot or other email marketing tools

- Experience preparing print-ready files for vendors

- Basic video editing or motion graphics experience

- Photography or photo editing experience

- Experience working within established brand guidelines

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The intern may occasionally lift or move materials up to 15 pounds, such as marketing collateral or event materials. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel Requirements

- No travel required.

About Refined Technologies

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person