Production Design Intern

Pilot Company is the 10th largest privately held company in North America with more than 28,000 team members. As the industry-leading network of travel centers, we have more than 950 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division is a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958, we are proud to be family owned and consider our team members to be part of the family. Our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Pilot Flying J is looking for an enthusiastic Production Design Intern to join its creative team. The intern will work collaboratively with the design team to develop and create a variety of content for various communication channels, including print and digital materials.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn and collaborate on a multi-functional team. They are expected to have an eye for detail and a knack for finding ways to bring ideas to life through design.

• Conceptualize, develop, and design high-quality assets
• Collaborate with internal & external teams to understand objectives & execute on provided requirements
• Utilize up-to-date software & technologies (Acrobat Pro, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and extra points for Figma, FigJam, & Sketch etc.)
• Work effectively within established brand guidelines
• Participate weekly in design reviews and meetings by being attentive, giving and receiving feedback, and asking questions.
• Additional responsibilities TBD through Pilot Company Internship programming

The intern program experience is offered for current college and university students.

• Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a related field of study (marketing or communications with interest in visual is acceptable)
• Moderate expertise in industry-standard software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
• Understanding of production processes from conception to completion
• Ability to take direction yet make independent decisions when necessary
• Strong knowledge of typography, color theory & space usage principles
• Must come hungry to learn
• Applicant must provide a portfolio or examples of recent or best work
  (There is a website field in the application. If attaching work, please add as additional pages to your resume upload.)
• Proficient on a Mac computer

Specialized Knowledge

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Moderate expertise in industry-standard software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)

Competencies

• Ability to resolve business issues in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and focus
• Problem solving and situational analysis skills
• Strong customer support skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our Summer Intern Program is hosted at our Support Center located in Knoxville, TN.