Graphic Design/Production Intern

Overview

Working up to 10 hours a week (M-F between 9 AM and 6 PM), the Graphic Design/Production Intern supports the design team and gains practical experience in the field. This is an incredible opportunity to work with a seasoned Creative Director, which will enhance your comprehensive learning experience and allow you to build your skills and professional portfolio. The internship will last approximately 3 months. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about social impact and mission-driven work.

What you will be doing

As a graphic design/production intern, you will assist with a variety of tasks to support the design team and gain hands-on experience in the field. You will be creating and editing graphics for both print and digital media using design software, participating in brainstorming sessions, and collaborating with team members to develop creative concepts all with an equity focused design approach. You will also be preparing design assets for production, ensuring files are print ready or optimized for digital use, and maintaining organized digital files.  Additionally, in this role you will help with research on design trends, receive and implement feedback and support on administrative tasks

Who you are

You are a visual storyteller. You have solid desktop publishing skills, a natural creative instinct, and a good eye. You have the ability to generate innovative and visually appealing design ideas. You are  precise in your design work, ensuring accuracy and consistency and you can clearly articulate ideas and explain design concepts. You are like a sponge, receiving and understanding and implementing feedback effectively. You have the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines and you proactively take on tasks and seek opportunities for involvement. You consistently deliver high quality work, are dependable, respectful and have a positive attitude.  You are enthusiastic about staying updated with the latest design trends. You have a keen ability to view design through multiple lenses. You are passionate about social impact and mission-driven work and seek out opportunities to use your skills to support change.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on various design projects, including creating graphics for print and digital media, such as flyers, posters, social media content, and website elements.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions, team meetings, and collaborating with other designers and Account Services team members develop creative concepts and execute design solutions.
• Using Adobe Creative Suite design software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create and edit images, layouts, and other design elements.
• Preparing files and assets for production, ensuring that designs are print-ready or optimized for digital use.
• Organizing and managing digital files and design assets, ensuring they are following our naming protocols, easily accessible and up-to-date.
• Assisting with administrative tasks related to design projects, such as updating project timelines, organizing materials, and maintaining design documentation. Researching Design Trends: Staying updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, and applying this knowledge to projects.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of branding guidelines, ensuring consistency across all design materials.
• Accepting feedback from supervisors and team members and making revisions to designs as needed.
• Actively seeking opportunities to learn new skills, techniques, and software to improve their design capabilities.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a BA/BS in Graphic Design (Juniors/Seniors strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools
• Solid understanding of typography, color theory and layout principles (including paragraph & Character styles)
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS or Web Builders (Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress) a plus