Graphic Design Internship Job Description
Graphic design internship
provides creative design solutions, recommendations and market relevant visuals using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Graphic Design Internship Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide graphic design support using PhotoShop
You will work with the team to create cuturally driven t-shirt graphic designs and concepts that will support major sporting moments within our core catagories
Collect relevant information needed to design truly regional urban t-shirt graphics
Design collections
Work alongside talented designers who are passionate about helping you become a better graphic designer
Opportunities to work with the adidas concept, identity and t-shirt graphics team to explore all graphic mediums of the brand
A unique collaboration project working with footwear and apparel interns
A chance to live in the creative hub of Portland and feel part of the design community
The Graphic Design Intern will join the USA TODAY Creative Marketing team at the McLean, VA headquarters office
You won’t be getting coffee
Graphic Design Internship Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Graphic Design Internship
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the graphic design internship job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Graphic Design, Graduate, Marketing, Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Arts, Communications, Communication, Fine Arts, Advertising
Skills for Graphic Design Internship
Desired skills for graphic design internship include:
Illustrator
Photoshop
Adobe Creative Suite
Sports/soccer
Adobe
Soccer and appreciation of the sport is encouraged
Wide variety of graphic design applications platforms
Microsoft PowerPoint
Photoshop and Illustrator
Soccer
Desired experience for graphic design internship includes:
Currently in the Junior year of a Bachelor’s degree program or in a Master’s degree program
Must be eligible to receive school credit for a Spring 2015 internship
The intern will learn and reinforce USA TODAY “Smarter, Faster, More Colorful” brand standards across all creative materials
Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at a college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0
Personal portfolio link required with application
Aligning with editorial strategy for all owned social channels and representing content through visuals and designed concepts
Graphic Design Internship Examples
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Graphic Design Internship Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of graphic design internship. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for graphic design internship
- Apply best practices in user interface and interactive design
- Improve cataloguing, indexing, and backups of all digital imagery and new graphic projects
- Be a key member of creative kick-off sessions for marketing projects
- Manage various forms of cinematography & photography
- Work under tight deadlines and complete multiple projects independently
- Exhibit enthusiasm, passion, creativity, and commitment to our company culture
- Prepares appropriate files for vendors
- Assisting on web-based project needs as necessary
- Assisting with general communication tasks including – but not limited to – creation and editing of PowerPoint templates and presentations
- Researching and responding to requests for digital assets
Qualifications for graphic design internship
- Current undergrad enrollment in a Fine Arts or related program
- Submission of a current college transcript and portfolio of your work
- Ablility to quickly adapt to change and shift gears frequently
- Must have a creative mindset and be able to bring a unique perspective to the table
- Previous internship experience with creating and promoting videos and other visual assets
- Experience with the use of video equipment and editing software
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of graphic design internship. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for graphic design internship
- Contributing ideas and design artwork for all overall briefs, jobs and projects production & creative needs
- Working across the all channel brands and groups from both branding and creative perspectives
- Pre-press work on all print materials
- Consulting with internal Brand Managers to design, develop and execute package design initiatives
- Managing the graphics process from creative concept through manufacturing production
- Meeting targets to deliver overall aesthetic appeal while achieving objectives of Marketing Management
- You will be required to make everything from social posts and event banners to beautiful presentations
- You are here to make the best stuff you are capable of making
- Possesses working knowledge of pre-press and print processes to minimize printing expense
- Responsible for ensuring the effective utilization of Trade Promotion Funds to develop and expand business at COSTCO
Qualifications for graphic design internship
- Education in graphic design, fashion or prints
- High level of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Enthusiasm and desire to work
- Must be able to receive pay for the internship(we do not offer credit-only internships
- Position requires attention to detail and sound design and typographical skills
- Experienced with printing processes and file preparation
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Our company is hiring for a graphic design internship. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for graphic design internship
- Focus on client-facing collateral such as placemats, brochures, long-form proposals, and presentations
- Assist with out of home branding solutions, supporting event, resorts, athletes and trade show activations channel marketing needs
- Assist in the design of a variety of projects including social graphics & banners, infographics and PowerPoints
- Prepare files for print & web production
- Work independently in a larger group
- Assist with production assistant on commercial shoots
- Update social media for NBC 7’s community webpage and twitter accounts
- Write copy for news teasers and help write press releases
- Market the station by running the community booth at a variety of sponsored walks and festivals
- Scan through newscasts to send out segments to internal and external clients
Qualifications for graphic design internship
- Skills including Flash, HTML, video, photography, illustration is a plus
- Familiar with a DSLR camera
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Good working knowledge of design softwares
- Interest in researching about various production methods and producing prototypes
- Must have basic HTML and CSS knowledge
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Graphic Design Internship Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of graphic design internship. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for graphic design internship
- Work collaboratively with corporate Graphic Designer to ensure that all design solutions
- Work in collaboration with Sales, Creative and Production teams to assess program objectives, brainstorm ideas to develop clear, compelling, 360-degree content strategy plans that align with client goals
- Keep up to date with content marketing and native advertising trends in order to follow sponsored content best practices
- To assist in producing graphics, marketing materials and general creative services for the NBC Regional Sports Networks
- Help produce a wide variety of work that ranges from broadcast graphics for live baseball games to PowerPoint presentations for clients and executives
- Keep up to date with current design trends and styles so as to bring a fresh eye to projects
- Update white papers into new template
- Update case studies into new template
- Create additional graphics as needed
- Take on at least one special project
Qualifications for graphic design internship
- Must have understanding of Adobe Photoshop
- Must be available at least 3 days per week from Monday-Friday
- Must be able to multi-task various projects
- Must be currently enrolled in an internship program
- Must be able to receive school credit for hours worked
- Knowledge of music and sports is preferred
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Graphic Design Internship Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of graphic design internship. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for graphic design internship
- Other internship duties as assigned
- Brainstorm creative visual ideas for concepts and stories
- Help design layouts, typography, photography, and visual assests for magazines, books, video, web, apps, and social media
- Assist in photo research, photo retouching, and managing photo files
- Create graphics for websites, email marketing templates, landing pages, banner ads, and social media accounts
- Create brand deliverables such as identity, logo-marks / logotypes, icons, and illustrations
- Pitch ideas for book/fandom specific graphics
- Assist technical design with sample review as the samples come in from vendors, including measuring and photographing samples for comments page
- Log all samples as they come in and maintain sample storage
- Assist creative in color CAD'ing designs
Qualifications for graphic design internship
- This is a non-paid internship
- In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and ability to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior for the 2016 - 2017 school year
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Ability to apply principles of design to achieve strategic marketing objectives
- Strong interpersonal and fact-based selling skills