Brand Visual Design Intern — Learn, Create, Influence

Job Description

This is an unpaid internship The Graphic Designer will receive training and guidance as you learn about visual communications and graphic design within the technology services industry. The primary function of the Graphic Designer will be to establish the look and aesthetics for various interfaces, including websites, social media posts, and advertisements. They will also collaborate with various business disciplines to create transformative, engaging, and compelling product visuals and ads using type, photography, illustration, and color. The ultimate objective is to enhance the brand. It’s an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to develop leadership, sales, and communication skills in a friendly, fast-paced and highly supportive environment.
Reports to:

Zahra Spencer, Operations
Location:

Chicago, Illinois
Who We Are

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.
This Position Will Entail

Establish the look and aesthetics for various interfaces, including websites, mobile devices and apps
Work within brand guidelines to create layouts that reinforce a brand’s style or voice through its visual touchpoints
Design user-centered interaction models, wireframes, and/or screen mockups
Responsible for management and execution of visual product assets
Collaborate with various disciplines within the business in order to create transformative, engaging, and compelling product visuals and ads that enhance the brand
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, websites, and newsletters
Create materials that follow a specific marketing narrative
Create and update print collateral including booklets, brochures, handouts, Sales collateral, etc.
Assist in quality assurance and brand alignment for all marketing materials
Work with diverse personalities across the firm in an incredibly fast-paced environment
Other duties as assigned, etc.
Desired Skills Qualifications

DESIRED SKILLS FOR QUALIFICATION:

Proficiency in Videography
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign. InVision experience a plus
Strong typography skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Experience working with video and editing is a plus
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously in a high-pressure environment under strict time constraints
Energetic self-start with the ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team and work autonomously as well
Excellent attention to detail and creative eye or aesthetics in color and typography
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication
Ability to work as a team and autonomously
Required Education And Work Experience

Portfolio or sample of completed design projects
Have a degree or a current or recent enrollment in a Business, Marketing, Art and Design, Advertising, Communications, or related degree program
Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with start-ups is a plus
Proven 6 months work experience as a Designer, Graphic Designer, or similar role
Ideally, candidates should have related prior internship/work experience
Availability of up to 4 hours per day in daily working sessions within the 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM CST time period, Monday-Friday
Digital Factory is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Human™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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