Design Intern

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. This position is slated to be hired for in early June 2026.

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:

• 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.