Beyond Spots and Dots Internship​s: Graphic Design

Title: Graphic Design Intern
Position Type: Part-time
Location: Downtown Pittsburgh
State: PA
Reports to Title: Chief Financial Officer
Salary: Unpaid

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Working towards Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Graphic Design

COMPUTER SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint & Microsoft Excel
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Web Expressions and Adobe Flash a plus, but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and create high-quality design solutions and advertising.
• Support the creation and extension of campaign elements and brand materials.
• Proficiency with file formats, such as TIF, EPS, JPG and PDF, with the ability to create and edit them.
• Communication with Account Service personnel to determine the best design solution for clients.
• Proficiency in skills such as scanning, image-retouching and color correction.
• Ensure that mechanical specs are accurately applied
• Manage various media content on behalf of clients
• Work closely with Graphic Designer, Director of Sales and Chief Financial Officer to ensure brand integrity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Scanning, Print Production, and Typographic skills
• Strong creative skills, with a clearly defined design point of view
• Portfolio of previous work required
• Project management skills including organizing and managing multiple projects.
• Ability to multi-task and take direction in a team environment
• Collect market research
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Designer will show initiative and will be able to work in a team environment
• Detail and deadline oriented critical
• Must be flexible and adapt/react to change
• Must be organized and able to prioritize

ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENCE BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Good understanding of web and email marketing standards
• Understanding of basic HTML coding for email preferred
• Understanding of designing in Adobe Flash
• Experience in usability best practices and marketing basics
• Knowledge of CSS, HTML and basic web page development