Speakeasy Print – Palatka, FL
Speakeasy Print is a growing, locally owned print, signage, and custom apparel company based in Palatka, Florida. We serve small businesses, schools, local organizations, nonprofits, corporations, and community groups with custom printing, signs, apparel, marketing materials, and more.
We are looking for a dependable, creative, and customer-focused Paid Part-Time Graphic Design Intern who can work onsite and also assist with front desk and customer service duties when our regular front desk employee is not on shift.
This is an in-person, paid, part-time internship. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working directly with customers, handling basic office communication, and helping create print-ready designs in a fast-paced production environment.
Position Summary
- Position: Paid Part-Time Graphic Design Intern & Front Desk Support
- Company: Speakeasy Print
- Location: Palatka, FL
- Job Type: Paid internship
- Schedule: Part-time, weekday hours only
- Weekends: Off every weekend
- Work Location: Onsite only
What You’ll Do
Graphic Design & Prepress
- Create and edit designs for:
- Signs
- Banners
- Business cards
- Flyers
- Apparel
- Decals
- Promotional materials
- Other print projects
- Prepare customer artwork for production
- Make layout adjustments and resize files
- Clean up customer-provided artwork
- Help ensure files are print-ready
- Work with customers to understand design needs and project goals
- Follow customer instructions and brand guidelines accurately
- Communicate with the production team to make sure designs are practical for print, signs, and apparel
- Handle revisions professionally and efficiently
Front Desk & Customer Support
- Cover the front desk when our regular front desk employee is not on shift
- Answer incoming phone calls and emails professionally
- Greet and assist walk-in customers
- Ask the right questions to understand customer needs
- Fill out Inquiry Request forms with accurate customer and project details
- Provide basic updates on orders and timelines
- Route requests to the sales or production team as needed
- Keep customer information organized and documented
Administrative & Team Support
- Keep the front desk and design workflow organized
- Assist with basic office tasks as needed
- Support the team during busy production periods
- Help maintain a smooth customer experience from first contact to final pickup
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Currently studying, recently graduated, self-taught, or looking to build real-world graphic design experience
- Creative and willing to learn
- Dependable and organized
- Detail-oriented
- Comfortable working onsite with customers and team members
- Friendly and professional in person, by phone, and by email
- Able to ask clarifying questions and gather accurate project details
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable using:
- Email
- Online forms
- Basic office software
Preferred Skills
The following experience is helpful, but not required:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Canva
- CorelDRAW
- Other similar design software
- Print, signage, apparel, or marketing experience
- ChatGPT or AI design/workflow experience
You do not need to know every part of the print industry. We are willing to train the right person who has a good eye for design, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
Schedule & Pay
- Paid part-time internship
- Weekday hours only
- Off every weekend
- Schedule discussed during the interview
- Hourly pay based on experience
- Performance incentives available
- Opportunity for increased responsibility, long-term employment, and pay growth over time
Why Intern at Speakeasy Print
- Paid, hands-on internship with real customer projects
- Stable, growing local business
- Creative, practical work environment
- Opportunity to see your designs become real printed products
- Friendly and supportive team
- Variety of projects, customers, and industries
- Learn print, signage, apparel, marketing, customer service, and business operations
- Growth potential as the company expands
How to Apply
Apply through ZipRecruiter.
Selected candidates will be contacted for a brief phone interview.
Please include any relevant:
- Design experience
- Software experience
- Coursework
- Portfolio pieces
- Examples of past design work
Company Description
Speakeasy Print is a locally owned and fast-growing print, signage, and custom apparel company based in Palatka, Florida. We help businesses, organizations, and individuals bring their ideas to life with high-quality products, from eye-catching signs and banners to branded apparel and promotional materials. Our team thrives on creativity, customer service, and delivering top-notch results. We value innovation, collaboration, and a positive work environment where every employee can grow, contribute, and succeed.