Graphic Design Intern

City of New York • New York City, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Design Intern will report to members of the Design team and assist the Marketing and Digital Communications Unit with a range of daily design requests. These requests can include but are not limited to: Create social media posts and simple motion graphics for all NYC Votes channels. Format text layouts and create statistical graphs and infographics. Lay out eye-catching emails for our regular subscriber list. Collaborate with other designers and project stakeholders. Work samples and/or portfolio link must be provided for consideration.

Requirements

• Familiarity with visual hierarchy, typography, layout, balance, and color.
• Knowledge and experience with motion design.
• Knowledge of how to set up native files and export for print and digital production.
• Highly collaborative with good interpersonal skills.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attentive to fundamental design standards (kerning, leading, rags, etc.).
• Experience with Adobe applications including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, and Animate.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and project specs as provided by stakeholders and supervisors.
• Very organized with ability to work independently, using tools and platforms like Sharepoint, Slack, and Outlook to organize files, communicate with team members, and provide status updates.
• Can receive constructive criticism with growth mindset and apply learnings to new projects.
• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of language other than English preferred but not required.
• Experience with creating assets for social media channels such as Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
• Knowledge and experience in accessibility design.
• Knowledge and experience with illustration.
• Knowledge of social media trends and strong sense of how to design viral content.
• Demonstrated interest in good government advocacy, public service, and money in politics.

Responsibilities

• Create social media posts and simple motion graphics for all NYC Votes channels.
• Format text layouts and create statistical graphs and infographics.
• Lay out eye-catching emails for our regular subscriber list.
• Collaborate with other designers and project stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree