Design Intern NY

Sterling Brands • New York, NY

10h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This semester, you could have the opportunity to experience a fast-paced creative agency environment and gain exposure to a range of industries and high-profile consumer brands.
The Design Intern will support the team on client projects as well as contribute to internal design projects. Successful candidates will have a desire to enter a career in Design, with an emphasis in branding and package design. We’re looking for an advocate of design excellence, with a willingness to push the creative expression and boundaries of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a rising senior in a BA/BFA/MFA degree program or a graduate program with a concentration in Design
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• An excellent portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD)
• The ability to take direction well and articulate a strong conceptual point of view
• Ability to work independently and think on ones feet

Nice To Haves

• skills in animation and moving image are a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in client projects that allow you to learn new skills and apply your design knowledge, including:
• Working with the Design team on branding, packaging, visual language and digital executions
• Supporting the team in all tasks related to assigned projects
• Conducting wide-range creative exploratories as well as design refinements
• Participating in research and brainstorming
• Searching for design and cultural trends to inspire the team and design direction
• Assist in crafting engaging presentations and observe client meetings to see how insights, strategic recommendations, and creative solutions are presented
• Work with team members from Strategy, Design, and Client Services disciplines to understand how the agency operates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern