Job Description

Program Summary:

The Corporate Internship Program at Great Wolf is a 10-week program lasting from June 3 - August 7, 2025. The program provides college students with paid, meaningful work experience that compliments their current coursework. Through an experiential and structured approach to learning, interns will gain hands-on experience with real-life work that is tied to the success of the team and Great Wolf's purpose of Bringing Joy to Families. In addition to meaningful assignments and working in a supportive business environment, students will be invited to participate in professional development opportunities, social activities to get to know fellow Pack Members and build relationships across other departments, and more. Students can expect regular mentorship and feedback to help develop the skills and experience that will position them to grow in their career area of choice. 

Internship Summary:

Great Wolf's Creative Services Team is looking for a student studying Graphic Design with education/training in creative content and consumer understanding. The ideal candidate should show samples of creating impactful visual design for brand design, promotion, wayfinding, video, and presentations for Great Wolf Lodge. We’re looking for a visual storyteller with the ability to deliver our brand identity and guidelines across a wide variety of projects, applications, and media types. With a collaborative spirit, the candidate will work with writers, fellow designers, and agency partners to help set the conceptual and visual skills and the drive to deliver breakthrough creative that shows how we bring joy to families. 

Experiences You Will Gain: 

This is a dynamic work environment and a creative team that delivers world-class brand work across all media channels. In this role, an intern will gain:

Hands-on work experience with real projects that impact Great Wolf’s Purpose of "Bringing Joy to Families"Opportunity to complete multiple portfolio-worthy brand projectsMentorship from a talented team of highly experienced brand and creative marketing professionals

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program focused on graphic design or similar (rising Junior or Senior preferred)Unrestricted work authorization in the United States (sponsorship not provided)Willingness to work in a hybrid environment out of the downtown Chicago corporate officeAll employment offers contingent upon a successful background check

Desired Qualifications & Traits

GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 preferredPrior part-time, internship or work experience, preferred

Technical Skillset:

Comfortable using the Mac platform, as well as some experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effect (or similar).General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Up-to-date knowledge of widely used Internet-based services such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

Design Skillset:

Range of student or real-life examples of design (Video skills a plus)Creating original design for promotion, identity, and in lodge communications that fall within brand standardsTake an idea from brainstorm to final production in print and digital

Work Style:

Collaborative and CoachableGood communication skillsCandidate will have exposure to 3rd party agencies including advertising/marketing agencies and Great Wolf marketing partners.

About the Great Wolf Corporate Internship Program: 

10-week full-time program based in our Corporate Headquarters located in Chicago, ILWork on a hybrid schedule (Mon/Fri optional work from home, Tues/Wed/Thurs in the office with your team)Meaningful, business-driven assignments and projectsRegular mentorship and individualized performance coaching and feedbackCohort-based onboarding and learningProfessional development opportunitiesSocial events and activities

Estimated Salary Range

$21/hr (undergraduate) - $23/hr (graduate)

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.