Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2026)

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

This role is designed to inject high-speed creative execution into our marketing efforts across the entire brand ecosystem. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will serve as a Shared-Service Design Specialist during a critical May–August period defined by New Product Introductions (NPI) and the refinement of the new BAF brand website. You will bring significant value by ensuring visual consistency and maximum design bandwidth for our bold, irreverent, and creative campaigns.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver high-volume production assets for NPI launches and promotional campaigns across digital, print, and social channels.
• Develop and standardize new website visual content, including icons, infographics, and templates, to support content architecture and the user experience.
• Execute time-sensitive design requests across various departments, acting as a shared creative service for the BAF brand.
• Translate complex product information into visually compelling, easy-to-digest marketing collateral.
• Maintain and organize all working design files and final assets within the central Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
• Ensure all design materials consistently adhere to BAF Brand Guidelines and high visual standards.

What You'll Bring

Education or specific knowledge/training

• Actively pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related creative field, and will be enrolled for Fall 2026 Semester.

Specialized knowledge

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Familiarity with creating production-ready files for both digital (web, social, email) and print formats

Skills & Abilities

• Strong design sense and ability to apply established brand guidelines with speed and precision
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for flawless execution
  

Experience

• Prior experience or a portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, and image manipulation skills

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 

The Interview Process:

1. Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter!  In this phone conversation, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that aren't covered in this job description!
2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the Creative Director! Here, you'll learn more about the scope of the summer project and cover all of the in-depth details of the position. An additional member of the team may also join this virtual meeting to provide insight from their role. 

How do you live life Big Ass?

Wonder what it’s like to walk through our Headquarters? Click here to get a virtual tour, and while you’re at it, check out our Benefits and Perks!

Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.