Product Photography & Graphic Design Intern

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

The Product Photography & Graphic Design Intern will primarily support the marketing team by shooting, editing, and optimizing high-quality product photos for digital and print use. In addition to photography responsibilities, this individual will assist with general graphic design tasks and help maintain brand consistency across marketing materials. This role is ideal for a student or early-career creative looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, especially in product photography, lighting, and post-production workflows.

This is an on-site position at our Poway, CA facility.

Product Photography (Primary Focus):

• Shoots high-quality product images for website, e-commerce, catalogs, social media, and promotional use.
• Sets up and breaks down lighting, backdrops, and product staging areas.
• Edits and retouches product photos, ensuring accurate color, clarity, and consistency.
• Organizes, labels, and maintains photo library assets.
• Prepares and exports finalized images according to platform specifications.
• Works collaboratively with Warehouse and Product Management teams to pull and restock products per photo schedule.

Design & Marketing Support:

• Assists in designing and editing marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, web graphics, email templates, and event/tradeshow assets.
• Supports the creation of ad campaigns and promotional content in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Prepares files for both print and digital platforms while ensuring brand standards are followed.
• Assists with light videography and post-production editing when needed.
• Helps maintain and update brand guidelines across projects.
• Manages creative assets and organize project files in shared drives.
• Contributes new ideas and creative concepts during brainstorming sessions.
• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Ensures compliance and safety of all activities within the organization standards and policies.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Currently pursuing a degree or certification in Photography, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn photography principles (lighting, composition, exposure, product staging techniques, etc.).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suiteespecially Photoshop and Lightroom; familiarity with Illustrator and InDesign a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver consistent visual quality.
• Good communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Passion for photography and design; interest in automotive aftermarket/performance industry is a plus.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a college or technical program in Photography, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a related field.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valuable experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• Mentorship from seasoned marketing professionals.
• Exposure to real-world scenarios and opportunities to contribute to the overall marketing strategy.

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