Corporate Intern (Web Designer)

Atlantic Union Bank's Diversity Summer Internship program is a professional development opportunity for local diverse students to gain practical work experience, helping students become better prepared to enter into the financial industry post-graduation. Students have the ability to build professional networks, and receive training and mentoring throughout the program.

This internship role is designed to play an important role in bringing our brand to life across a number of creative assets and ensuring consistency in how we show up in the marketplace to our customers, prospects and clients. Day-to-day this role will be responsible for modifying / redesigning existing materials, creating new collateral designs and interfacing with Teammates about creative requests they've submitted. The role will collaborate closely with other members of our creative team.

Position Accountabilities

• Develop web assets to bring the brand to life and support our brand positioning
• Take existing materials and modify to reflect the evolution of the brand and web optimizations
• Translate desired intent and feedback into recommendations
• Create web experiences to support different mediums and channels (i.e. print ads and collateral, digital advertising, direct mail/email)
• Optimize website images for SEO purposes leveraging an image compressor
• Manage to a list of deliverables and their required changes and associated deadlines
• Prepare and send files for production, including details on specs

Organizational Relationship

This position will report to the Webmaster

Position Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Position Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years' old
• Currently working on a degree in web design or development, marketing or advertising
• Experience with web design and/or development either within a corporate environment, agency, independent contractor or applied within a classroom environment
• Assist in creating and optimizing website content, including landing pages, webpages and blog posts content
• Design and develop visually appealing and user-friendly website layouts
• Experience the creative marketing planning process for new campaigns and projects
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university is required, and Students must be undergraduates entering their junior or senior year or currently pursuing a graduate level degree
• Position is hybrid. Must be available to work a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, within Richmond, VA.
• Must submit a resume and cover letter highlighting accomplishments, professional and academic goals, and expectations of this internship position
• Submission of transcripts and two professional or academic references

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to translate marketing strategy and objectives into web design
• Excellent digital design skills, as well as written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities within specified time frames and operate with high efficiency
• Strategic thinker: Ability to collect, organize, and synthesize information to make a decision, recommendation, or present a POV
• Strong team orientation and ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to effectively multi-task, establish priorities, manage to deadlines, navigate effectively through change and deliver results
• Ability to guide and influence across all levels and functions
• Quick learner - must be eager to independently learn about industry and relevant solutions
• Adept at using technology and design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office

We are proud to be an EEO/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

No relocation/housing provided
Local candidates strongly preferred