At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines has a simple but important vision: Strong Bank. Strong Communities. And we know we’re only as strong as those who impact our success the most: our people!

As the workplace continues to change, our team leads the way as we navigate what employees want and expect from a great workplace – meaningful work, a connection to community, a diverse and inclusive culture, and work perks that turn heads.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Creative Graphic Design Intern to join our Internal Communications Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a variety of internal design and video projects that share our culture story and our employer brand. If you have a passion for creating visual experiences that develop strong brands, this opportunity is for you.

Accountabilities:

Responsibilities:

Execute graphic design and image/video editing tasks across multiple projects
Collaborate across teams to create compelling design materials, such as email templates, social media graphics, website graphics and internal marketing materials
Develop fresh an innovative visual content for various platforms that align with our employer branding and standards
Act as resident photographer for Bank events and help create video and other multimedia for internal communication channels
Stay ahead of design trends and industry best practices to elevate our visual output

Qualifications:

Junior or senior working toward a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or similar field of study
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong understanding of design principles, typography and color theory
Ability to create visually appealing designs and bring brands to life
Excellent time management and organizational skills
A self-starter with a passion for design and problem-solving

*This paid internship runs fulltime from mid-May through mid-August 2025, with the potential to stay on in a full or part-time capacity through May 2026.

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00

This salary range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is also eligible to participate in the Bank’s annual incentive plan.

As part of our competitive Total Rewards package, the Bank offers 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO and a work culture that values work/life balance. Most roles are eligible for our hybrid work schedule of 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week work-from-home. We match 100% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), and provide an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution to your 401(k) at the end of year. More information on our Total Rewards program can be found here.

At FHLB Des Moines, we celebrate diversity, work to create an inclusive culture and champion equity in all of our policies and practices. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.