Employee Communications: Creative Graphic Design Intern

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines has a simple but important vision: Strong Bank. Strong Communities. And we know we’re only as strong as those who impact our success the most: our people!

As the workplace continues to change, our team leads the way as we navigate what employees want and expect from a great workplace – meaningful work, a connection to community, a diverse and inclusive culture, and work perks that turn heads.   

We are seeking a talented and motivated Creative Graphic Design Intern to join our Internal Communications Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a variety of internal design and video projects that share our culture story and our employer brand. If you have a passion for creating visual experiences that develop strong brands, this opportunity is for you.   

Responsibilities: 

• Execute graphic design and image/video editing tasks across multiple projects
• Collaborate across teams to create compelling design materials, such as email templates, social media graphics, website graphics and internal marketing materials
• Develop fresh an innovative visual content for various platforms that align with our employer branding and standards
• Act as resident photographer for Bank events and help create video and other multimedia for internal communication channels
• Stay ahead of design trends and industry best practices to elevate our visual output 

Qualifications:

• Junior or senior working toward a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or similar field of study
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography and color theory
• Ability to create visually appealing designs and bring brands to life
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A self-starter with a passion for design and problem-solving

*This paid internship runs fulltime from mid-May through mid-August 2025, with the potential to stay on in a full or part-time capacity through May 2026.