Graphic Design Intern
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN [PAID]
Are you a talented graphic designer? Do you want to see your designs come to life? If so, we have an amazing paid internship for you with TruePoint Communications. This opportunity provides an individual with on-the-job experience to use their design skills in a fast-paced work environment.
This self-motivated team member will assist with day-to-day graphic design and marketing communications needs. They will support the development, execution, and measurement of creative concepts and strategies.
Ideal candidates are creative, self-motivated, and strategic thinkers who are passionate about design and understand how it applies to business.
This is a paid internship, offering $15 per hour. Working 40 hours per week is required. Please include a portfolio link on your resume to showcase your work.
Candidates MUST RESIDE in Texas.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and produce a variety of artwork for print and digital marketing campaigns, branded collateral, and other promotional materials
- Create visually stunning presentations that effectively communicate key concepts, brand messaging, and creative ideas
- Collaborate with agency teams, create project schedules, and hit deadlines
- Proactively communicate with the team regarding deadlines, deliverables, and design direction
- Provide exceptional client service, taking on full ownership and project management of assignments
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions
- Conduct research and gather relevant materials to support the design process, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
- Ensure all assets are consistent and aligned with brand guidelines, mission, vision, and values
- Assist with meeting preparations as directed
- Resize existing artwork as assigned for print, web, and broadcast assets
- Prepare final files for print and web
Qualifications
- Obtained or in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic arts, design, or related field
- Compelling portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects that demonstrate a keen eye for detail, typography, and layout
- Strong understanding of both print and digital design
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Solid understanding and demonstrated experience with Canva
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Experience in and working knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, photo treatments, illustration, typesetting, and pre-pressing print files and a strong sense of design trends
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Great attention to detail, enthusiasm, organization, multi-tasking, and desire to be a team player
- Thinks outside of the box and brainstorms creative ideas that will drive engagement and interaction
- Understands design initiatives and provides thoughtful input
- Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
- Being adept at animation and video editing is a significant plus