Graphic Design & Photography Internship Fall 2024

Princeton University Press (PUP) is pleased to offer an internship in the Creative Media Lab (CML) department for Fall  2024.

The Creative Media Lab oversees the design of jackets/covers and interior book pages, the preparation of artwork for book interiors, and the creation of a variety of marketing and brand materials. The department intern will work primarily on the marketing design side, creating digital and print promotions (including social media graphics, animated graphics, postcards, fliers, and posters) reflecting our brand identity. The intern will also take product photographs of books to be used on social media and the PUP website. Additional tasks might include performing photo research for our website, book jackets, and catalogs; assisting book designers with file preparation; and assisting with video editing. Depending on level of experience and skill set, some interns may design some original book jackets. The Graphic Design Intern reports to the Junior Marketing Designer.

PUP is a strong advocate for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university press community. Individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in academic publishing (which is, according to research by Lee & Low, historically a majority white, straight, cisgender, and nondisabled industry) are encouraged to apply.

In this program, students observe firsthand the inner workings of a major university press and learn about all aspects of the publishing industry. Interns will be paid $15.13 per hour. Work location will be at the discretion of each employee’s comfort level, and a hybrid schedule (option for in-office days) will be coordinated with managers. Due to payroll tax set-up, we will only be able to consider applicants who can either work in the Princeton office or provide a NJ or PA address for their employment/payroll processing.  

Scheduled work hours (total 15 hours per week) and the specific start and end date for PUP internships are flexible, depending on the intern’s respective academic schedule.

The perks of being a PUP intern!

·        Office and administrative experience that will introduce interns to the Press and to publishing in a concrete way.

·        Opportunities to learn from a variety of departments and meet with staff throughout the Press.

·        Writing and professional development workshops to support the acquisition of skills useful to pursuing future careers in publishing, scholarly communications, academia, or other writing-related fields.

·        Opportunity to attend meetings to gain insight into editorial, marketing, design, and sales-related decision-making processes.

·        Supervisors who act as mentors, providing support and advice, and who work to further the intern’s appreciation and understanding of academic publishing.

·        Celebratory lunch at the end of the program with Press colleagues and a member of PUP’s senior management, as public health conditions permit.

Design Internship Requirements

·        Education—an undergraduate major in graphic design or a closely-related field is preferred.

·        Must be at least 18 years old.

·        Must have access to equipment for digital photography (for example, a DSLR or mirrorless camera).

·        Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud on a Mac platform is required (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, AfterEffects, and Acrobat Pro).

·        An ongoing curiosity about trends in marketing design, book design, and in graphic design generally. An enthusiastic interest in photography is a plus.

·        Ability to work well both independently and with others; ability to synthesize feedback.

·        Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and to pay attention to detail.

·        Ability to communicate ideas clearly.

·        Enthusiasm for collaboration, and commitment to professional codes of conduct which the Press’s may be accessed at https://press.princeton.edu/about/mission-values

To Apply:

The deadline for applications is Sunday, July 7 at 11:59PM EST.

We thank all applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applications will only be accepted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF formatting. Please submit to our recruiting website (URL listed below) a cover letter, resume, and design portfolio (if you have photography samples, feel free to include them in your design portfolio). We recommend that you look on the Princeton University Press website to find one of our books that feels meaningful to you. Mention the book in your cover letter and explain why you chose it.

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