At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort.  Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary. 

Ready to transform your academic skills into first-hand business opportunities with an industry leader? If so, come explore this fantastic opportunity at JOCKEY! We offer a comprehensive internship program that allows students to have hands-on experience in their selected field of study. Our internship program prepares students for their careers, allows them to develop the necessary business skills to succeed, and gives them a real-world perspective on the many roles available to them in the apparel industry. Additionally, we offer an adaptable team environment which provides for continual learning!

Employees enjoy a workplace that is exciting and evolving. At JOCKEY, you will be able to try new things, set goals for your development, build a career that fits your expectations, and have fun along the way!  Our paid Graphic Design Internship is located at Jockey’s corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI - an easy commute from the greater Milwaukee/Racine areas, Northern IL, or surrounding southeast WI regions. Plus, work schedules are very flexible in order accommodate class schedules/commitments.

JOCKEY OFFERS:

Competitive salary Onsite, professional training in the Graphic Design/Apparel Design fields Ongoing Manager and professional mentoring

The Graphic Design Intern will work closely with our Apparel Design team on a variety of projects, including:

Helping provide inspiring, conceptual solutions for a wide variety of creative and production-oriented projects, helping to elevate the Jockey brand Supporting in delivering quality artwork to stakeholders on time and within budget Assisting in creation of design deliverables such as print, displays, collateral, in-store advertising, digital graphics, and identity development Assisting in creation of innovative solutions for projects within brand guidelines Helping in producing reproduction-ready artwork, including image retouching direction, color calibration, completing file quality checks, creating bleeds and crops, resizing, and other production methods as needed Preparing files for digital and offset printing Assisting in managing projects and troubleshooting issues with third-party vendors and in-house clients Working close in collaborating with stakeholders to understand strategic objectives for each project Helping in conceptualizing and executing creative solutions that meet strategic objectives Assisting in managing, maintaining, and conducting trainings on the printer Staying up to date with industry trends and technology Performing other duties/projects as requested.

Candidate Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field. GPA of 3.0 or above. Strong time management skills in order to meet project deadlines. Good oral communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Ability to deliver work under tight time constraints. Proficient in the latest versions of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Mac OS. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  Ability to work at Jockey's corporate office in Kenosha, WI.  (No relocation or housing assistance provided for this position.)