Children’s Magazine Graphic Design INTERN

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Children’s Magazine Graphic Design Intern contributes to the editorial process for the October, November, and December issues of Clubhouse, for children ages 8 to 12, and Clubhouse Jr., for children ages 3 to 7. These award-winning magazines reach more than 140,000 children around the world each month and aim to provide life-changing stories in an age-appropriate format and language. The intern gains experience designing for a specific audience and brand while helping children laugh, learn, and grow closer to Christ. The internship includes learning print and design processes; designing spreads and galleys for review; illustrating assigned stories and puzzles; photographing crafts and recipes; attending team meetings, including art plans, submission meetings, and devotional times; and assisting with collateral design projects and administrative work. The internship is unpaid, with a $3,500 honorarium. Lunch is provided on workdays, and housing is provided for out-of-town students only. Applicants must be upperclassmen college students seeking a summer internship. The intern is responsible for transportation, which may be a condition of acceptance. Focus on the Family is a Christian nonprofit ministry. Candidates are expected to share the Gospel and live by biblical truths, exemplify the cited biblical principles, pursue the Great Commission, consistently witness for Jesus Christ, maintain a courteous and Christ-like attitude, adhere to the ministry’s Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith, uphold the ministry in prayer, and demonstrate behaviors aligned with its core values.

Requirements

Be pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or a similar field.
Have a strong design eye for branding, layout, composition, and typography.
Be able to interact professionally with coworkers.
Have a desire to learn and grow as a designer and creative.
Have a strong portfolio featuring editorial and publication design.
Be an upperclassman college student applying for a summer internship.
Meet Focus on the Family’s stated Christian faith, conduct, and core-value expectations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with photography and/or illustration.
Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Learn print and design processes.
Design spreads and galleys for review.
Illustrate assigned stories and puzzles.
Photograph crafts and recipes.
Attend team meetings, including art plans, submission meetings, and devotional times.
Assist with designing collateral projects and other administrative work.