Marketing and Graphic Design Intern
About Us
Shin Yen Retail Property Management specializes in commercial property management, leasing support, and asset operations. Our marketing initiatives support the branding, visibility, tenant engagement, and leasing objectives of our commercial real estate portfolio.
We are seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Marketing and Graphic Design Intern to support our marketing and creative initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in graphic design, digital marketing, property marketing, and tenant engagement while working with experienced professionals and internal teams.
Position Overview
The Marketing and Graphic Design Intern will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing, branding, leasing support, and tenant engagement initiatives for Shin Yen Retail Property Management and its properties.
Under the direction of the designated supervisor, the intern will help create digital and print materials, update websites and social media content, maintain property marketing information, and support promotional campaigns. The intern will collaborate with marketing, property management, asset management, and leasing teams to enhance brand identity, increase property visibility, and support business development objectives.
This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate seeking practical experience in marketing and graphic design, particularly within commercial real estate.
Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Creative Services
- Assist with designing brochures, leasing packages, property flyers, presentations, postcards, banners, signage, advertisements, and promotional materials.
- Create and update branded materials, including business cards, letterhead, presentation templates, and email signatures.
- Design graphics for websites, email campaigns, social media, and digital advertising.
- Assist with photo editing, image retouching, typography, and layout design.
- Help prepare files for print, digital publication, signage, and large-format graphics.
- Follow established branding guidelines and incorporate feedback to maintain consistent quality and visual identity.
Marketing & Branding
- Support marketing campaigns across digital, print, email, and social media channels.
- Assist with corporate announcements, promotional campaigns, and Company branding initiatives.
- Help coordinate the production and distribution of marketing materials.
- Contribute creative ideas for customer engagement programs, property promotions, and brand awareness.
Property Marketing & Leasing Support
- Assist with preparing and updating marketing materials for retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
- Maintain property information, photographs, site plans, floor plans, aerials, and marketing packages.
- Assist with updating property listings on CoStar, Crexi, LoopNet, and other platforms, as directed.
- Support the preparation of leasing presentations and marketing packages for prospective tenants and brokers.
- Help coordinate property photography, videography, virtual tours, and signage.
- Support marketing activities for new developments, redevelopments, grand openings, and leasing announcements.
Digital Marketing & Content Creation
- Assist with updating Company and property websites through existing content management systems.
- Draft social media posts, newsletters, email campaigns, property announcements, and other marketing content for review.
- Help maintain content calendars and schedule approved content.
- Assist with photography, short-form videos, and other creative content production.
- Track basic website, social media, and email campaign metrics.
- Research ideas to improve online visibility, audience engagement, and brand awareness.
Tenant & Community Engagement
- Support tenant promotions, newsletters, and property communications.
- Assist with planning and coordinating grand openings, tenant appreciation events, community events, and promotional activities.
- Help collect tenant content and coordinate promotional opportunities.
- Support communication with tenants, vendors, community organizations, and marketing partners.
Market Research & Project Support
- Research industry trends, competitor marketing, customer demographics, and promotional strategies.
- Assist with compiling market information and preparing summaries for marketing and leasing projects.
- Maintain marketing calendars, project trackers, contact databases, and digital asset libraries.
- Help coordinate vendors, obtain quotes, and track marketing expenses.
- Organize design files, templates, photographs, and other marketing resources.
- Complete assigned projects within established deadlines and provide related administrative support.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Visual Arts, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Coursework, student projects, freelance work, or previous internship experience demonstrating an interest in marketing and graphic design.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and/or Canva.
- Basic understanding of typography, layout, color, and branding.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments.
- Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and collaborate with others.
- Ability to work in person and meet the agreed internship schedule.
- Portfolio or relevant work samples demonstrating design skills and creativity.
Technical Skills
Experience with some of the following is helpful; proficiency in every platform is not required:
- Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Canva
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Website content management systems
- Email marketing and social media scheduling tools
- Google Analytics or similar reporting tools
- Photography and video editing software
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in commercial real estate, retail marketing, or property branding.
- Experience creating print and digital materials through coursework or previous projects.
- Basic familiarity with SEO, digital advertising, or website content management.
- Photography, video editing, or short-form content creation skills.
- Familiarity with commercial real estate marketing platforms such as CoStar, Crexi, and LoopNet.
Internship Learning Opportunities
- Build a portfolio of marketing and design projects for commercial properties.
- Gain experience translating project requirements into effective creative materials.
- Develop skills in branding, campaign coordination, content creation, and marketing analytics.
- Learn how marketing supports commercial leasing, tenant engagement, and business development.
Potential Full-Time Opportunity
Successful candidates may be considered for a full-time position with Shin Yen Retail Property Management upon successful completion of the internship, subject to performance, business needs, and position availability.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- This position requires in-person work at the designated Company office.
- Occasional travel to Company properties, marketing events, and community functions may be required.
- Duties may include setting up event displays and carrying marketing materials, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, portfolio or relevant work samples, anticipated start date, weekly availability, and preferred internship duration.