Creative Innovation Intern

Job Summary:

Zymo Research is looking for a creative, hands-on part-time intern who’s excited to try new things and turn ideas into real results. In this role, you’ll help the team create useful, branded tools and assets—this could include graphics, videos, motion clips, audio elements, or presentations—using both traditional design tools (like Adobe Creative Suite) and newer AI platforms (such as Firefly, Canva, or similar).

You’ll begin with a focus on branded visual assets (such as templates or media kits), then explore additional formats based on your strengths and what you uncover during your workflow review.

This isn’t just about experimenting—you’ll be expected to find areas where the design process can be faster or clearer, and deliver something that makes a lasting impact. That could be a set of reusable templates, a better way to organize content, or an idea that helps the team work more efficiently.

You don’t need to be an expert in every format—but you should be eager to learn, explore, and create something useful that helps the brand communicate more clearly across different types of media.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create branded templates and creative assets for social media, emails, presentations, brochures, and other marketing needs.
• Use design tools (like Adobe Creative Suite) and AI platforms (such as Adobe Firefly, Canva, or Midjourney) to improve quality and speed.
• Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to ensure all visuals follow brand guidelines and support business goals.
• Review existing creative output to identify opportunities for improvement—such as streamlining formats, fixing inconsistencies, or expanding asset types.
• Propose and carry out a final project that addresses a real workflow or communication challenge (e.g., a new template system, a reusable media kit, or a simplified process)
• Present your final project with clear documentation of your contribution and impact.
  

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Creative Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); bonus for Figma, Canva, or After Effects.
• Experience with AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, DALL·E, Canva Magic Design, etc.)
• A portfolio that shows both creative ability and attention to brand or system design.
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A collaborative spirit with a growth mindset—willing to learn, iterate, and contribute to the mission.
  

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Onsite – Zymo Research Operations – 2961 Dow Ave. Tustin, CA 92780

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