Summer 2026: Creative & Graphic Design – Maryville, TN

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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 14^th

Location, Schedule, & Compensation:

In-office/non-remote

Maryville, TN

40 hours per week

Monday-Friday

Paid

education and Experience:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Competencies and Skills:

• 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, but not limited to, 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.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid 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 associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required: Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required when on the manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Updated 1/30/2026