Design Intern

pep, LLC.

Cincinnati, OH

Who Is Pep
pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today, we’ve grown to over 200 people, and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.
Our company has evolved since we started 21 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant. At pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions and decisions and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive. And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.
We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client-focused to join and contribute to our team. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.
At Pep We Value Our Team And Offer
Generous Time Off
Robust Health and Wellness Plan
Family Support
Mentorship Program
401K Match
Role Autonomy
Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training
Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups
Pep Creative Overview
pep creative is an impact-seeking group of creatives delivering design solutions that drive brand sales and meet clients' marketing goals. pep creative delivers best-in-class creative, from concept-to-execution creative to quick-turn adaptations. Examples of work include creative for in-store and digital programs, display concepts and renderings, packaging design and mechanicals, digital and print advertising, merchandising planograms, microsites, catalogs/mailers/brochures, branding and marketing materials, video, copywriting, and more. The pep creative team partners with internal pep teams to execute programs from start to finish.
Internship Overview
This internship is for a student or recent graduate who is studying graphics design, studio art, fine arts, or a related creative field and has an interest in learning more about the advertising, media, and promotion agency industry. Their primary job responsibilities will be focused on work with pep internal projects, pep social media, and client work.
We are looking for someone who is not only very creative, but also energetic, inquisitive, agile, and hungry to learn! Intern MUST be located in the Cincinnati area to report into our pep HQ office.
Primary Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, intern candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Assist Art Director and pep creative team to design, revise, and release final high-resolution files in a timely and accurate manner
Assist with social media content creation, design, and blog creative/visual development (including video)
Work with the pep social team to manage and develop content alongside the 2026 social content calendar with direction from SVP/Director of Client Strategy
Provide design support for pep corporate marketing and sales collateral
Work on client-facing projects as needed
Participate in job shadow experiences with pep creative team members
Job Competencies
Ability to conceptualize and develop creative that meet Client’s objectives with thorough attention to detail
Ability to translate brand guidelines and creative brief into client-ready creative
Flexibility to help the pep team with other tasks related to the Client’s business as directed
Strong communication and organization skills
Strong social media content development / design knowledge
Strong time management skills to meet assigned deadlines
Technical capacity and aptitude as it applies to both digital and print production design
Required Education And Experience
Proficient in Adobe product suite (specifically Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro)
Expertise in creating posts, reels, videos, other content for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint)
Experience organizing and maintaining design files
Must provide portfolio
Pursuing Graphic Design degree
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (pep) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Posted 2026-02-19

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