About the role#
First American Equipment Finance is seeking a Design Intern for the Fall 2026 term. You will work alongside the Corporate Marketing Team and Marketing Managers to support campaign execution and corporate communication initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience in design and branding within the financial services industry.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with marketing teams to design creative media and collateral.
- Provide design support for social media, presentations, events, print materials, and direct mail.
- Assist with digital and website initiatives as needed.
- Ensure all work aligns with established brand guidelines to maintain visual consistency.
- Support internal communications projects.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor degree in graphic design, visual communications, advertising, or new media.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to provide samples of your design work.
- A resourceful and creative approach to tasks.
- Bonus points for experience in digital or user experience design.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time internship based on-site in Rochester, New York.
- You must be available for an in-office schedule.
- Compensation is $18 per hour.
About First American Equipment Finance
First American Equipment Finance provides equipment financing and commercial lending services to corporate clients. Founded in 1994, the firm operates as a subsidiary of City National Bank and is part of RBC. It maintains headquarters in Victor, New York. The company employs between 201 and 500 people and specializes in vendor and technology financing.
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