As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title: Marketing Intern

Location: Mindelo, Portugal

Position Overview

The Marketing Intern will be part of our Rigid Packaging  Adhesives Product Management and Marketing (PM&M) team and will be based at H.B. Fuller’s Mindelo site, reporting to the Rigid Packaging Marketing & Communications Specialist.
The Rigid Packaging PM&M team is responsible for market research and voice of customer, product line segmentation strategies, development of content for demand generation and customer e-learning, new product development and commercialization, brand management and strategy, live and virtual event management, and execution and measurement of marketing communication plans.

Primary Duties

While working through the assigned projects, the Marketing Intern will partner with the Marketing&Communication team and global marketing managers. The intern will demonstrate project management skills, learn how different functions collaborate to help drive growth opportunities in the market, develop relationships, think strategically and creatively, request and give feedback. The types of projects the intern will be working on are as follows:

• Assist in creating visually appealing designs for digital and print media, including social media posts, website graphics, marketing materials, and presentations.

• Design large-format graphics for trade show booths, banners, and similar projects.

• Collaborate with the Marketing&Communication team members and global Marketing Managers to conceptualize and execute design projects.

• Support the development of brand assets such as logos, icons, and infographics.

• Edit and refine designs based on feedback and ensure timely delivery.

• Stay updated on design trends, tools, and techniques.

• Perform daily administrative activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or equivalent tools.

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative and diverse design work.

• Excellent Portuguese and English skills with demonstration of excellent oral, writing, editing, presentation, digital and multimedia skills.

• Basic understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.

• Experience with motion graphics or video editing tools like Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro.

• Must be detailed-oriented, and able to be a self-starter in order to complete projects

• Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies: Responsive to change, demonstrates effective self-management and accountable for results, models collaboration and commitment, demonstrates operational excellence.   

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of tools like Canva, Figma or Sketch (not mandatory)

• Illustration or digital painting skills (not mandatory)

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.