Summer 2027 Corporate Center – Specialty Design and Storytelling Intern

• Bring stories to life: Work alongside our team of designers and storytellers to visualize complex data and strategic concepts through compelling presentations, infographics, prototypes, videos, and other visual assets.
• Shape strategic narratives: Help craft the narrative arc for key presentations and corporate initiatives, ensuring the message is clear, persuasive, and aligned with our strategic goals.
• Innovate with design: Explore and experiment with new design techniques and tools to create engaging and memorable content.
• Collaborate and learn: Partner with various teams across the bank to understand their needs and translate their ideas into powerful visual stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Comply with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key's clients and Key.

• Must have completed at least two years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in Graphic Design, Media, Communications, or related field with an anticipated graduation in or before May of 2028.

• No prior professional experience required; portfolio demonstrating design and storytelling capabilities preferred.

Skills

• Visual Design: Skilled designer with a strong eye for aesthetics and a portfolio that showcases the ability to distill complex information into clean, impactful visuals.
• Strategic Storytelling: Natural storyteller who understands how to build compelling narratives and think strategically about audience engagement. Design Software Proficiency: Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools.
• Proactive Learning: Demonstrates a strong desire to take on new challenges and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
• Systems Thinking: Understands the broader impact of design decisions and can connect the dots between visual elements and overarching strategic objectives.

Curiosity & Initiative: Eagerness to learn, experiment, and contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment

• General Office: Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in-person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

KeyBank's Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000.00 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/26/2026

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.

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