Events & Design Intern (NYSC)

Xpedient Services is a human resource management, training and consulting company.

We Offer innovative seamless HR services which includes recruitment, training, organizational restructuring, HR payroll and other services that meets both individuals, small, medium and large organizational needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Events & Design Intern (NYSC)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: NYSC / Internship
Reports To: Creative Director

Role Overview

• The intern will work closely with the Events Coordinator and Creative Director to assist with event planning, vendor coordination, client presentations, design tasks, content creation and on-site event execution.
• We are looking for a creative, organised and eager-to-learn Events & Design Intern to support our events and creative team in Abuja.
• This role is ideal for an NYSC member with a strong interest in event planning, creative production, styling, branding and graphic design.
• The ideal candidate must have a graphic design background and be comfortable using design tools to create visually appealing materials for events, proposals, social media, and client presentations.

Key Responsibilities
Event Planning Support:

• Help ensure that all event details align with the approved theme, moodboard and client expectations.
• Assist the Events Coordinator with planning and executing birthdays, children’s events, intimate gatherings, corporate events, workshops, brand activations and creative experiences.
• Help with sourcing décor items, craft materials, props, gift items, printing materials, and event supplies.
• Support the preparation of event checklists, production schedules, run sheets, setup plans and client briefs.
• Assist with vendor follow-ups, confirmations, delivery timelines and setup requirements.
• Support event setup, styling, activity stations, guest flow, breakdown and post-event organisation.

Graphic Design & Creative Support:

• Assist with designing event moodboards, concept boards, colour palettes and client presentation slides.
• Support the Creative Director with visual research, theme development and creative references.
• Assist with photo and video edits for social media content.
• Prepare design files for printing and production where required.
• Help maintain brand consistency across all event and marketing materials.
• Create basic graphic design materials for events, proposals, social media, invitations, signage, labels, menus, activity cards, thank-you cards, stickers, and branded event items.

Administrative & Operations Support:

• Assist with preparing proposals, quotations, vendor lists, client documents, and presentation materials.
• Carry out errands related to event production, sourcing, printing and logistics when required.
• Keep records of event supplies, inventory, vendor contacts, receipts, and client preferences.
• Help organise files, design assets, templates, event images and internal documents.

Content & Social Media Support:

• Research creative trends, event ideas, children’s party concepts, crafts, styling inspiration and design references.
• Support behind-the-scenes content capture during event preparation and setup.
• Assist with creating visual content for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and other platforms.
• Help create simple graphics, flyers, reels covers, story templates, captions and content layouts.
• Organise event photos and videos for future content use.

Event Day Support:

• Assist with packing, inventory checks and post-event breakdown.
• Help monitor timelines, supplies, and activity flow.
• Support the Events Coordinator and Creative Director during event execution.
• Assist with décor placement, signage, activity stations, guest areas, vendor coordination and troubleshooting.
• Be available to support on-site event setup and coordination.

Requirements

• Strong creative eye for design, colour, layout, styling and presentation.
• Must be comfortable working in a hands-on creative environment.
• Proficiency in Canva is required.
• Must be proactive, reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Must be a current NYSC member or eligible for internship placement in Abuja.
• Interest in events, décor, crafts, branding, content creation and creative production.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and whenever there are events.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions carefully.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CapCut, or other design/editing tools is an added advantage.
• Must have a graphic design background.

Skills & Competencies:

• Graphic design
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Presentation design
• Canva and basic design tools
• Problem-solving
• Organisation and follow-up
• Basic photo and video editing
• Event planning support
• Social media content support
• Communication
• Creative research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or background in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Mass Communication,
• Marketing, Creative Arts, Fine Arts, Architecture, Communications, or a related field.
• A portfolio or samples of previous design work is required.

What the Intern Will Gain

• Experience working with vendors, clients and creative teams.
• Real-world understanding of how events are planned, designed, and executed.
• Practical experience in event planning and creative production.
• Opportunity to build a stronger design and events portfolio.
• Hands-on exposure to event branding, styling and client presentations.