Studio Design Intern

Tombras•Knoxville, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an 8.5-week paid internship opportunity at Tombras, offering hands-on experience in studio design. The intern will be involved in creating and coordinating the production of final artwork, managing digital art files, and ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the project lifecycle. The role offers the chance to work on high-visibility clients alongside experienced professionals and contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

Prior work or life experience in a relevant field
Currently enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor’s program, or a recent graduate with a major in Design, Graphic Arts, Media, Marketing, Advertising, Portfolio School, or similar field (a degree is not required)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite in a Mac environment
Highly detail-oriented in work and communication
Ability to maintain timelines, prioritize, and organize work
Positive attitude and ability to work and succeed in a team environment
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and efficiently

Responsibilities

Create and coordinate the production of final artwork including vector art manipulation and creative layouts
Coordinate the end-to-end process to ensure studio files are built accurately according to creative intent and vendor specifications
Work on high visibility clients and alongside Project Managers, Designers, and Creative Directors
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and consistency around project requirements, scope, and deliverables
Ensure smooth movement of files and deliverables through the Studio Production team, with respect to deadlines, quality, and accuracy
Coordinate all art elements from various sources, including Art Director’s files, artwork from re-touchers, illustrators, copy from Writers, and printing specifications from Print Production and outside vendors
Build digital art files from all art elements including Art Director’s files and printing specifications
Prepare and check files for accuracy and correct file formats before submitting to team members
Continually meet and communicate with team members throughout a project to make additional changes and to receive new elements as the project progresses