Social Media & Graphic Design Intern

Internship

Start Date:

Immediately

End Date:
March 31, 2026

This is an in-person position in downtown Vancouver. Remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Support

• Assist in creating, scheduling, and publishing posts across Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, and other platforms.

• Draft engaging copy that aligns with brand voice and campaign objectives.

• Support community management by monitoring comments, messages, and audience engagement.

• Conduct basic research to help develop content calendars and social strategy ideas.

• Track performance metrics and prepare simple analytics summaries.
Graphic & Digital Design

• Create visual assets for social media, including static posts, stories, reels, and ads.

• Assist in designing marketing materials, including infographics, banners, presentations, and digital templates.

• Follow brand guidelines to maintain visual consistency across all channels.

• Support layout design for digital documents and campaign materials.

• Help source and organize photos, brand assets, and design files.

Collaboration & Administration

• Participate in team meetings, creative brainstorms, and content planning sessions.

• Assist staff with communications, marketing tasks, and project documentation as required.

• Apply feedback to refine creative work and support version control.

• Maintain organized digital folders, assets, and project files.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the internship, the student will gain hands-on experience in:

• Creating branded social media content from concept to execution.

• Applying design principles using industry-standard software (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Figma).

• Understanding social media strategy, audience engagement, and analytics.

• Managing real-world creative workflows, deadlines, and feedback cycles.

• Producing visual content that meets accessibility and brand standards.

• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary marketing/design team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a design, marketing, communications, digital media, or related program.

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or equivalent tools.

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, Tik Tok).

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

• Creative thinker with good communication and time-management skills.

Who You Are – What KIMBO is looking for in an intern

• A current post-secondary student eligible for Venture for Canada funding

• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in getting things done

• Interested in how creative agencies run and support impactful campaigns

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment

• Comfortable using digital tools and learning new systems quickly

• A strong communicator who’s curious and eager to contribute to a purpose-driven team

Candidate must meet all eligibility requirements of their institution’s Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) program

Supervision & Mentorship Plan
The intern will be supervised by KIMBO’s Operations Lead and Creative Director. Weekly check-ins, project briefings, and feedback sessions will ensure the intern is supported and continuously learning. They’ll be encouraged to ask questions, bring ideas forward, and develop initiative in a safe and inclusive environment.

The candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
Wage: $18 per hour