At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department OverviewThe Go-to-Market and Digital team, under the Creative Studio umbrella, creates digital and print assets—including emails, digital display and banner ads, web assets, promotional collateral, presentations, brochures, and case studies—to support global sales and marketing campaigns and initiatives. We use storytelling and creative problem-solving to collaborate, elevate our brand, differentiate our solutions, and attract more customers for our sellers.
Job Description
Motorola Solutions offers a comprehensive, 11-week full-time paid internship program designed to offer hands-on experience with real projects for real products that make a real difference. You will work collaboratively with the design team to support internal and external marketing campaigns and initiatives. This role will offer design experience in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
Our Creative Studio is in search of a Graphic Design intern to work in both digital and print media who is highly-skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Office Suite and Google Suite - with an interest in HTML.
You will drive creative storytelling concepts through your passion for visual design, experience in collaborative work environments and your effective communication skills. Attention to detail is key and you will deliver impactful and beautiful designs with the utmost quality. You will ensure all projects align with our business needs and brand voice and style.
You'll join our team in our Chicago Corporate Headquarters where our culture is casual and social but fast-paced with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. Working alongside our product experts, you will confidently communicate conceptual ideas driven by best practices and business objectives.
Hiring RequirementsTranslate concepts into visual storytelling and creative concepts while ensuring quality, consistency and visual and brand standards are met.
Prepare and present work to internal teams including senior leadership.
Be an advocate of the Motorola Solutions brand.
Execute on presentations, print collateral, emails, social media graphics or display ads.
Collaborate and brainstorm with business partners to understand, identify and collect requirements to creatively execute design concepts.
Bring new ideas to the team to elevate design through creative problem solving, research and being vigilant of current trends.
Be empathetic
Function, adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.
Bring a positive attitude and motivation to deliver the highest quality assets.
Respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a related field
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Strong project management and organizational skills; able to shift focus and work under short deadlines
Highly collaborative; able to build productive, positive working relationships internally and externally
Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. High proficiency in Google Suite or equivalent programs.
Experience working on a variety of formats i.e. presentations, flyers, brochures, case studies, promotion collateral, banner ads, web assets, graphics/environmental graphics, emails
Strong print/digital production skills i.e file packaging, color management, preflight or prepare files for print, work with printers and press checks and troubleshoot issues
Expert knowledge of design elements, typography, balance, hierarchy and color usage. Strong conceptual, illustrative and layout skills
Advanced capabilities in Powerpoint/presentation design
Basic knowledge of CSS and HTML, interactive layout/design
High energy: a desire to learn and a drive to excel.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Note: Candidate must be in the Chicago office 3 days per week.
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Basic Requirements
High School Diploma is required
Must be pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with a graduation date of December 2026 or later
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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Motorola Solutions Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Located in the West Loop, one block from Ogilvie Train Station and Union Train Station. The office is also close to multiple CTA stops.
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