Intern - Creative and Graphic Design

<p><b>Why Orthofix?</b><br />    </p><p><span>Guided by our organizational values – <b>Take Ownership</b> | <b>Innovate Boldly</b> | <b>Win Together</b> – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the <b><i>unrivaled </i></b>partner in Med Tech. <span> </span></span></p><p></p><p><span>Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><p><b><span>JOB PURPOSE</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will work directly with the marketing communications and creative team to support<span> </span></span><span>real business</span><span><span> </span>work. This is a hands-on role. You will design, execute, and learn inside a global MedTech brand.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>What you will learn</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will gain practical experience inside a regulated, global marketing environment.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span><span>You will learn</span></span><span> </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>How a corporate brand system<span> </span></span><span>operates</span><span><span> </span>at</span><span><span> </span>scale</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>How creative work ties directly to business priorities</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>How projects move through timelines, reviews, and approvals</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>How to design for clarity, compliance, and usability in healthcare</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>How to communicate design intent and receive feedback</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>How to work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>How to<span> </span></span><span>operate</span><span><span> </span>in a fast-paced, professional creative team</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span><span>Why this role matters</span></span><span> </span></b></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will contribute to work that supports surgeons, patients, and teams worldwide. You will leave with real portfolio pieces, real feedback, and a clear understanding of how creative teams<span> </span></span><span>operate</span><span><span> </span>inside a global organization.</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may<span> </span></span><span>be responsible for</span><span><span> </span>performing<span> </span></span><span>additional</span><span><span> </span>duties and tasks as needed and assigned.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design and support assets across digital, social, presentation, and campaign assets</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Apply layout, typography, and visual hierarchy to internal and external materials</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Preparing production-ready files under brand and regulatory guidelines</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support creative reviews, project kickoffs, and iteration cycles</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with designers, marketers, and project managers</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own small design requests from brief through final delivery</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Document and visualize complex information clearly and accurately</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Learning how creative work moves through a regulated, global organization</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Education/Certifications</span></u><b><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Current student pursuing a<span> </span></span><span>Bachelor’s or Master’s</span><span><span> </span>degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, or a related field</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><u><span>Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities</span></u><b><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of hire</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong design fundamentals in layout, hierarchy, and typography</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Curiosity, accountability, and comfort taking feedback</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Portfolio or work samples required. Student work accepted</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS: </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>The education, knowledge,<span> </span></span><span>skills</span><span><span> </span>and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications<span> </span></span><span>stated</span><span><span> </span>above.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Education/Certifications</span></u><b><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>N/A</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><u><span>Additional Experience, Skills,<span> </span></span><span>Knowledge</span><span><span> </span>and/or Abilities</span></u><b><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exposure to motion, video, or basic animation </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with presentation design</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Interest in branding, digital design, or marketing communications</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Interest in healthcare or MedTech</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>The physical requirements listed in this section<span> </span></span><span>include but</span><span><span> </span>are not<span> </span></span><span>limited</span><span><span> </span>to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position<span> </span></span><span>in order to</span><span><span> </span>successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>DISCLAIMER </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.  Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.</span></i><span> </span></p></div></div><h1></h1><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>DISCLAIMER </b></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.  Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.</span></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.</span></i></p>