Graphic Designer - Summer Intern Position

Graphic Designer
- Summer Intern Position

Our incredible culture, stellar reputation, and amazing team separate us from the competition!

At Direct Signs and Designs, we believe in bringing together talented, creative, and intelligent people to work in an environment that they enjoy and can excel and grow. For over 20 years, we have been driven by quality products, fast turnaround times, and customer responsiveness, which has made us an industry leader.

This is an outstanding opportunity to test your design creativity while working side‑by‑side with dynamic industry professionals.

We are excited to announce that we are currently seeking a Summer Intern
- Graphic Designer to join our team. This role will be an important part of our Design Team. We are seeking a creative and technically savvy designer to help create branding, signage, collateral, and promotional items for apartment complexes.

This position is for the summer of 2026 to help us through our busy season. July and August.

$20 per hour depending on experience

• Opportunity for knowledge growth by working with a talented design team
• Small business perks- 2 twenty‑minute walk periods per day
• Open door policy with management
• Walking distance to Town Center
• Kitchen with full‑size refrigerator, Keurig, toaster, microwave, and snacks!

Full‑time hours Monday‑Thursday 8:30 - 5:30 P.M.;
Early end time on Friday 8:30 A.M.

- 4:00 P.M.

This role is 100% in office (El Dorado Hills, CA)

• Create business cards, flags, flyers, promo items and more
• Follow established style guidelines and templates
• Understand a plethora of different products and materials
• Attend office meetings with new ideas
• Organize files on Google Drive
• Communicate with Design Lead, Account Executive and Customer Service Coordinator

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design in progress
• Skilled with Google Drive
• Proficient in making print ready files

• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Close attention to detail
• Driven and self‑motivated
• Consistency
• Not afraid to ask questions
• Follows directions
• Organized
• Understanding urgency
• Self‑starter
• Punctual & responsible
• Positive attitude

We look forward to getting to know you!