Design and Production Intern – Summer 2026

Design and Production Intern – Summer 2026

Hybrid

Are you a college student looking for a summer internship in graphic design? If so, join Goodheart‑Willcox Publisher as a summer intern! The Design and Production Intern will support the Production department with textbook cover design, and production-related tasks, all while gaining valuable corporate experience. This is a 12-week internship and will follow a hybrid schedule that will require a minimum of one day per week in the Tinley Park office. The compensation we offer for this position is $17.00 per hour.

What you’ll do:

• Create and design compelling textbook cover designs for print and digital delivery, based on provided imagery.
• Updating and exporting layout pages based on marked-up content.
• Help with PowerPoint slide designs and/or related research.
• Mockup cover mechanicals (spine and back covers.)
• Produce supplement cover designs as necessary.
• Assist with Internet-based photo research, and maintain digital photo files.
• Implement InDesign, PowerPoint templates and master pages.
• Review, format, and finalize supplement files following prescribed formatting and accessibility guidelines within existing templates.
• Assist with entering and reviewing content in G-W Assessment online assessment platform.
• Perform quality assurance on digital product ancillaries and websites.
• Assist with distribution of files to and from production vendors.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 3.0 Major GPA.
• Excellent writing and communication skills. 
• Strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Enthusiasm and hardworking attitude.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Some related experience and/or general office experience are a plus. 
• Graphic Design or Visual Communications programs are a plus.

What we offer:

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher is an employee-owned company driven by our mission, “We Build Careers.” G-W has spent over a century building a culture that we are proud of and is centered around our Core Values of Do the Right Thing, Can-do Attitude, Roll Up Your Sleeves, Always Improving, and Collaborative Spirit. When you join our team, you will experience an environment of collaboration, empowerment, and respect.

 
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry and marital status, and other protected classes, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

In addition, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination of employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas