Creative Internship
About The Position
Open to local candidates who will work out of our West Des Moines, IA office, as well as remote candidates About SA - Our People Think of the world’s most talented creative thinkers. Problem-solvers. Strategists. At Strategic America, we don’t bring on anything less. The way we see it, if you’re going to make the best work of your life, you may as well do it with people you like. At SA, we’ve always been passionate about our employees. Since 2021, we’re also employee owned with participation in an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership ensures SA remains independent and allows our talented team members to share in the company’s success. With each year of employment, SAers build equity in the company, becoming fully vested after six years. Our employee-led, leadership-supported ERGs celebrate the diversity of our team, foster inclusivity and belonging, and create a space to connect to each other. Through connections and understanding, we build a stronger and more dynamic team and help every person reach their personal peak. About SA – The Company When you join SA, you join a strategic team (yes, it’s in our name!) who is also wired for action. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help our clients propel their potential. If you’re ready for a fast-paced environment that challenges you, supports you, and rewards you, then look no further. Our clients rely on us and we rely on each other to go the extra mile, to hold ourselves accountable because we’re better together and we know we can always find the better way. We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job; a place to belong and grow. As we leap toward our goals that will shape our future, our employee experience is unique. Flexibility, connection, inclusiveness, and collaboration support our well-being and help us be our best. Because when you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. We believe better employees lead to better results. Join us as we transform your career! Strategic America recognized as Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher As a Creative Intern, you will... Collaborate with designers, art directors, and copywriters to concept and execute creative across digital, social, print, and experiential channels. Ideal for someone with a background in graphic design, visual communication, or art direction who’s eager to learn how ideas come to life across real client work. The Creative Intern will work with and offer support for everything from logo and brand design, mood boards and layouts, to resizing and executing campaign concepts, images and presentations. The ideal candidate is infinitely curious, creatively versatile and extremely self-motivated, with a strong visual eye, a solid portfolio (student & spec work welcome), familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design tools, and a hunger to learn, experiment, and contribute. Bonus points for strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail. This is a hands-on opportunity to build your portfolio, sharpen your creative voice, and get a behind-the-scenes look at agency life.
Requirements
- Attendance from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Videography or other related field.
- Eager to learn mentality and strong team player.
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail; demonstrates commitment to follow-through.
- Proven ability to communicate marketing strategies and recommendations.
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects according to deadline.
- Requires strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and listening skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong supporter of SA’s desired culture.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience preferred, but not required.
- Infinitely curious, creatively versatile and extremely self-motivated, with a strong visual eye
- Solid portfolio (student & spec work welcome)
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design tools
- A hunger to learn, experiment, and contribute.
- Strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with designers, art directors, and copywriters to concept and execute creative across digital, social, print, and experiential channels.
- Work with and offer support for everything from logo and brand design, mood boards and layouts, to resizing and executing campaign concepts, images and presentations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
