About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship based in Chicago. You will work on global snacking brands, gaining experience in brand design and front-end innovation. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges and develop design systems. You will receive mentorship and training throughout the program.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of packaging graphics and branding from initial concepts to production-ready designs.
- Visualize new product concepts, portfolio opportunities, and brand experiences.
- Participate in workshops with marketers, R&D, packaging engineers, and consumer insights teams.
- Create presentations, mood boards, concept boards, and visual storytelling materials.
- Use AI-powered creative tools alongside standard design workflows to accelerate ideation.
What you'll need#
- Current student in your sophomore year or older pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or Graphic Design.
- A portfolio showing creative thinking, design fundamentals, and visual communication skills.
- Proficiency with macOS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Experience with AI-powered creative tools.
- Strong organization and time management skills to handle multiple projects.
- Preferred: Experience with sketching, Figma, Blender, or motion graphics software.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Mars
Mars is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in McLean, Virginia. The organization operates across several specialties including Mars Petcare, Mars Food, Mars Edge, and Mars Wrigley. It employs over 56,000 people globally. The company functions as a privately held entity.
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