Social Media & Graphic Design Intern

Company: SourceIQ
Location: Remote
Duration: 3-6 months (with potential for conversion to full-time)
Compensation: Unpaid (Academic credit available)
Start Date: Flexible (Rolling applications) Winter

About SourceIQ
SourceIQ is an AI-powered supplier management and sourcing platform transforming how enterprises discover, evaluate, onboard, and collaborate with suppliers. We're in active proof-of-concept with several large companies, with enterprise conversations with Boeing, Microsoft, and Target.

We're building our brand from the ground up and need creative, strategic minds to help us tell our story across social media, create compelling visual content, and build awareness in the procurement and supplier communities.

The Role
As a Social Media & Graphic Design Intern, you'll own SourceIQ's visual brand identity and social media presence. This isn't just "posting on Instagram"—you'll develop our brand voice, create content that resonates with enterprise buyers, and build thought leadership in the procurement tech space.
You'll work directly with our CEO (experienced public speaker with engagements from small venues to hockey arenas) to translate our mission and product into visual stories that connect with Fortune 500 procurement teams, mid-sized companies, and industry stakeholders.

This is a portfolio-building opportunity: Every design you create, every campaign you run, and every piece of content you publish will be used by a real B2B SaaS company engaging with Enterprise customers.

What You'll Do
Social Media Management (50%)

• Content strategy: Develop our social media strategy across LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram
• Content creation: Write posts, captions, and copy that engage B2B audiences
• Posting schedule: Manage consistent posting (3-5x/week across platforms)
• Community engagement: Respond to comments, engage with industry conversations, build relationships
• LinkedIn focus: Our primary platform—create thought leadership content for CEO and company page
• Analytics tracking: Monitor engagement, growth, and performance metrics
• Campaign execution: Launch product updates, customer stories, industry insights

Graphic Design & Visual Content (50%)

• Brand identity: Refine and maintain SourceIQ's visual brand guidelines
• Social graphics: Create eye-catching graphics for LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram posts
• Infographics: Visualize data, statistics, and platform features
• Presentation decks: Design pitch decks, sales decks, and conference presentations
• Marketing collateral: One-pagers, case studies, event materials
• Video thumbnails: Design compelling thumbnails for video content
• Website graphics: Support website updates with custom graphics and visuals

Content Collaboration

• Work with CEO: Turn thought leadership ideas into visual content
• Customer stories: Design case studies showcasing future customers
• Product launches: Create announcement graphics and launch campaigns
• Event promotion: Design graphics for conferences, webinars, speaking engagements
• Partnership announcements: Visual content for association partnerships

Brand Building

• Thought leadership: Help establish SourceIQ as a voice in procurement tech
• Industry engagement: Engage with procurement, supplier diversity, and SaaS communities
• Competitor analysis: Track what competitors are doing on social media
• Trend awareness: Stay current with B2B social media best practices

Required Qualifications
Design Skills (Must Have)

• ✅ Proficiency in design tools: Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or similar
• ✅ Portfolio of work: Show us 3-5 examples of social graphics, presentations, or marketing materials you've created
• ✅ Brand consistency: Can create cohesive visual identities across different formats
• ✅ Typography and color theory: Understanding of design fundamentals
• ✅ Layout and composition: Can create balanced, visually appealing designs

Social Media Skills (Must Have)

• ✅ Strong writing: Can write compelling B2B copy that's professional yet engaging
• ✅ Platform knowledge: Understand how LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Instagram work
• ✅ Content calendar management: Organized, can plan and schedule content ahead
• ✅ Analytics awareness: Can interpret engagement metrics and optimize based on data
• ✅ Self-directed: Can develop content ideas without constant direction

Nice to Have

• Experience managing social media for a brand, club, or organization
• Video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut)
• Animation or motion graphics (After Effects, Lottie)
• Photography skills (for lifestyle content, event coverage)
• Understanding of B2B marketing or SaaS
• Interest in procurement, supply chain, or supplier diversity
• Experience with LinkedIn content strategy specifically
• Knowledge of social media scheduling tools (Buffer, Hootsuite, Later)

Who Thrives in This Role

• Creative storytellers who can visualize complex B2B concepts
• Design students looking to build a real-world portfolio
• Social media natives who understand platform algorithms and trends
• Brand builders who want to shape a company's identity from scratch
• Self-starters who don't need hand-holding to create great content
• Detail-oriented creatives who care about pixel-perfect designs

What You'll Learn
Design & Branding

• B2B brand development: How to create enterprise-focused visual identities
• Design systems: Build cohesive brand guidelines and design systems
• Presentation design: Create decks that sell (pitch decks, sales decks)
• Multi-format design: Adapt designs for social, web, print, presentations
• Feedback iteration: Learn to receive and incorporate stakeholder feedback

Social Media & Content Marketing

• LinkedIn strategy: Master the #1 B2B platform (where deals happen)
• Thought leadership: Turn executive insights into engaging content
• B2B content strategy: What works for enterprise audiences vs consumer
• Analytics & optimization: Use data to improve content performance
• Community building: Engage authentically with industry communities

Startup Marketing

• Scrappy marketing: Do more with less—maximize impact on startup budget
• Growth mindset: Test, measure, iterate—find what works
• Cross-functional work: Collaborate with sales, product, and leadership
• Brand from scratch: Rare opportunity to build a brand's identity from day one

Our Brand & Visual Identity
Current State:

• Established logo and basic color palette
• Early-stage brand identity
• Website live but evolving

What You'll Build:

• Comprehensive visual brand guidelines
• Social media templates and systems
• Presentation deck templates
• Marketing collateral library
• Consistent visual voice across all channels

Brand Personality:

• Professional but approachable: We're B2B, but not boring
• Mission-driven: Economic opportunity for diverse suppliers
• Innovative: AI-powered, modern tech stack
• Trustworthy: Enterprise-grade, working with Fortune 500

Portfolio Requirements
In your application, please include 3-5 examples of:

• Social media graphics you've created (LinkedIn/Instagram/Twitter posts)
• Presentation slides or decks (business, academic, or personal)
• Marketing materials (flyers, one-pagers, infographics, or event graphics)
• Brand identity work (logos, color palettes, style guides) - if available
• Before/After examples showing your design process - bonus points

Portfolio can be:

• PDF portfolio
• Behance/Dribbble profile
• Personal website
• Google Drive/Dropbox folder with samples

Application Requirements
Please submit the following:

1. Resume highlighting design, marketing, or creative experience
2. Portfolio (required) - 3-5 design samples (see requirements above)
3. Cover letter (300-400 words) answering: What draws you to brand building and social media? Share an example of a brand you admire and why (B2B or B2C) How would you visually represent SourceIQ's mission (AI-powered procurement for supplier chain)? What social media trends excite you right now?

Content sample (optional but recommended):

• Write a LinkedIn post announcing SourceIQ's January 2026 launch
• Keep it under 200 words
• Make it engaging for a B2B audience

Commitment & Expectations

• Time commitment: 15-30 hours per week (flexible based on your schedule)
• Duration: Minimum 3 months, with potential to extend to 6 months
• Work style: Remote-first, async-friendly with weekly creative reviews
• Academic credit: Available for students whose universities offer it
• Output expectations: 5-10 social graphics per week 3-5 social posts written per week 1-2 major design projects per month (decks, case studies, etc.) Weekly analytics review and optimization

Ready to Apply?
If you're creative, strategic, and excited about building a brand from the ground up, we want to see your work!
To apply: Send your resume, portfolio, cover letter, and optional content sample to [[email protected]] with the subject line "Social Media & Design Intern - [Your Name]"
Questions? Reach out to our team at [[email protected]]

SourceIQ is building the AI-powered infrastructure layer for enterprise procurement. Join us in creating the visual story of our mission.