Graphic Design Internship

The position will range from 12-20 hours per week (during regular business hours). Hours per week will depend on the candidate's skills, availability, and the current workload at Design Matters.

We seek a friendly, creative, outgoing intern. Qualified candidates must be self starters and have strong communication and computer skills. Multi-tasking skills with a strong attention to detail a must. Duties are varied and change from day to day.

Our intern should be able to work with little supervision, and willing to take initiative to perform duties. Candidates must be upbeat, and able to work well in a team environment. We prefer individuals who demonstrate excellent communication.

Education: Graphic Design degree, or working towards a degree in Graphic Design (4 year degree + strong academic record preferred)

Specific Knowledge: Must have strong design sense, ability to prioritize and multi-task. Comfort with technology and ability to learn new design and web programs a must. Experience with publication design, or web design, or illustration a plus.

Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency in any or all of the following programs preferred: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and MS Office products. Experience with Flash and basic HTML and CSS knowledge is also valuable. Knowledge of domain name registration, e-mail account set up, and basic Mac trouble shooting would be a bonus.

Position Summary: This position is a support role for the primary designers at Design Matters. We would be willing to provide some training to the right candidate.

Duties may include:

  • Print design, web design, design production.
  • Web site updates - simple text and image updates (using Dreamweaver and CMS tools), registering domain names, setting up e-mail accounts and contact us forms, testing links on web sites, and converting files to web format.
  • Receptionist - answer the phone, take messages, check voice mail
  • Pricing Estimates - get quotes and pricing estimates for services including printing, trade show booths, shirt embroidery and more
  • Errands - mailing letters and packages, purchasing office supplies etc, picking up/dropping of files from client and vendors
  • Image management - downloading image comps, getting pricing/ copyright info. for images, purchasing & downloading images
  • Purchasing - replenishing office supplies, comparison shopping for low prices online, shopping for client gifts
  • Assembly - binding presentation booklets, putting together client gift baskets, collating/folding/trimming client projects such as invitations
  • Text edits - typing in proofreading edits for e-newsletters, brochures and publications
  • Data maintenance - update customer contact information and log-in information for multiple applications
  • Time tracking - document and record your time
  • Light cleaning/organizing - maintaining files and storage area, cleaning the office, watering plants
  • Proofing edits - reviewing text edits done by others
  • Image research - searching for stock images
  • Client research - review competition for our clients with online research, help determine client's competitive edge
  • Writing - assist in writing proposals and creative briefs for clients
  • Other duties as needed - when things are hectic in the office, or there is down time, the intern may be asked to pick up lunch, mail personal packages or other duties as needed.

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