Design Intern
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First American Equipment Finance
Rochester, NY, US
Summary
The intern will collaborate with the Corporate Marketing team to design marketing collateral, creative media, and support corporate communication initiatives. They will provide design support across various tactical areas including social, presentations, events, and digital website initiatives.
Job Description
High performers deserve a high-performance culture and a state-of-the-art headquarters. First American is proud to offer its colleagues outstanding compensation & benefits, including 401(k) match, a free on-site gym, paid parental leave, and subsidized childcare, among many others.
Are you looking for a Design internship for Fall 2026 where you can start on the path towards your full personal and professional potential? A Design Internship for First American Equipment Finance includes the rare opportunity for hands-on learning of all areas of design and branding at a company full of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the financial services industry.
In this internship, you will work closely with the Creative Director and SVP of Corporate Marketing to support campaign execution and corporate communication initiatives. This role, like all roles at First American, carries a high degree of responsibility, self-direction, and follow-through.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Collaborate with the Corporate Marketing Team and Marketing Managers to design marketing collateral / creative media
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Provide creative and thoughtful design support in all tactical areas such as social, presentations, events, traditional print collaterals, and direct mail
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Provide ad-hoc support for digital / website initiatives as needed
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Design within established brand guidelines to ensure brand consistency and visual identity
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Support internal communications
Requirements:
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Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, advertising, or new media
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Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, additional digital / user experience design is a bonus
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Startup mentality: resourceful, creative, and constantly iterating to be best-in-class
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Able to provide samples of design work
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Availability for in office schedule
Compensation: $18/hour
We are hiring a limited number of professionals with a can-do attitude, who enjoy camaraderie, believe in excellence, and have an action orientation. If you value being part of a highly empowered team and enjoy an environment that rewards innovation, hard work, and excellence—we would love to talk to you.
First American Equipment Finance is headquartered in Rochester, NY and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Los Angeles, CA-based City National Bank, an RBC Company. First American is ranked among the largest equipment finance companies in the United States, and provides equipment financing to the most creditworthy and sophisticated commercial borrowers in the country.
Our vision is to become the best company to work for and the best company to work with:
#1 Best Company to Work for in New York by Best Companies Group
#1 Top Workplace in Rochester (mid-size) by Energage
#9 Top Workplace in USA (mid-size) by Energage
#3 FORTUNE Best Workplaces in New York (small & medium category)
#4 FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Financial Services (small & medium category)
#16 FORTUNE Best Medium-size Workplaces in the U.S.
#14 FORTUNE Best Workplaces for Millennials (small & medium category)
#74 PEOPLE Companies That Care
#25 Largest equipment finance company in the U.S. (by new business volume) by Monitor
First American is an RBC company and a subsidiary of City National Bank Member FDIC.
© 2026 First American Equipment Finance. All rights reserved.
Founded
1994
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Finance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Victor, New York
First American Equipment Finance is headquartered in Rochester, NY and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Los Angeles, CA-based City National Bank, an RBC Company. First American is ranked among the largest equipment finance companies in the United States, and provides equipment financing to the most creditworthy and sophisticated commercial borrowers in the country.
Our vision is to become the best company to work for and the best company to work with:
#1 Best Company to Work for in New York by Best Companies Group
#1 Top Workplace in Rochester (mid-size) by Energage
#9 Top Workplace in USA (mid-size) by Energage
#3 FORTUNE Best Workplaces in New York (small & medium category)
#4 FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Financial Services (small & medium category)
#16 FORTUNE Best Medium-size Workplaces in the U.S.
#14 FORTUNE Best Workplaces for Millennials (small & medium category)
#74 PEOPLE Companies That Care
#25 Largest equipment finance company in the U.S. (by new business volume) by Monitor
First American is an RBC company and a subsidiary of City National Bank Member FDIC.
© 2026 First American Equipment Finance. All rights reserved.
Founded
1994
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Finance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Victor, New York