Summer Creative & Graphic Design - Maryville, TN

Overview

Smith & Wesson is seeking a highly motivated and creative Graphic Design Intern to join our team for Summer 2026! This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience and exposure to our creative design processes. This opportunity will allow you to work alongside our Graphic Design team to develop high-quality, creative, and distinct digital solutions. This position provides creative support for daily production to fully integrated campaigns, contributes to group projects, and works independently on assignments when needed.

This is a hands-on experience, teaching Photoshop, top notch retouching skills, the ability to manipulate key artwork quickly with meticulous attention to detail, change direction easily, push creativity and expand software skills to higher levels, as well as have a solid understanding of both print and digital media.

Internship Dates:
May 18th-August 14th

In-office/non-remote

Maryville, TN

40 hours per week

Monday-Friday

Paid

Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor s degree program in Graphic Design or a related field.

• Work on brochures, flyers, newsletters, signs, and other graphic materials for print and electronic distribution
• Assists with special projects and events
• Produces graphics
• Learn how to work with tight deadlines, handle multiple projects, and manage time
• General Office Duties:
  Assists with distribution of signage/marketing materials
• Obtains estimates from printers and other specialty advertising companies
• Completes appropriate internal paperwork for purchase orders, processing invoices, etc.

NOTE:

This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe Illustrator
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to move about facility on regular basis to perform physical activities, such as lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment is required:
Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection when on the manufacturing floor; other PPE may be required depending on task.

Updated 1/30/2026