Job Title: Graphic Designer Intern
Reports To: Art Director
Job Status: 3 Month Internship
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Education Level: Obtaining BA/BS Degree
Experience: No experience required
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 20-40 hours per week (hours may vary at times depending upon schedule)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Graphic Designer Intern is responsible for providing graphic design support for all Promersberger Company staff members. The Graphic Design Intern is also responsible for general office support duties.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage individual projects
• Gathering information and materials for projects
• Assisting in general graphic design duties for projects
• Assist with self-promo fulfillment
• Coordinates with outside vendors
• Ensures operation of equipment and software by completing preventive maintenance and update requirements
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Provides general office support
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Management or Supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
The employee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Microsoft Office Software
• Mac Computer System
• Adobe Creative Software
• Office machines – copiers, postage machine, printers
Skills
The employee must demonstrate the following skills:
• Intuitively creative
• Detail oriented
• Self accountable
• Time management skills
• Effective visual communicator
• Ability to present creative concepts
• Ability to manage projects
• Organized
• Team oriented
• Ability to work as a team with vendors and clients
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
Personal Attributes
The employee must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• Honest and trustworthy
• Polite and courteous
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Dependable
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The Graphic Designer Intern will have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain or tension. The Intern will also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
Environmental Conditions
The Graphic Designer Intern’s main environment is the office. An Intern will have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted at times to meet the needs and requests of visitors, clients, and staff members. An Intern may find the environment to be busy and will need excellent organizational, time and stress management skills to complete the required task. On some occasions, they may need to work in an outside or inside environment other than the office to complete the required tasks.
Sensory Demands
Sensory demands include use of the computer, which may cause eyestrain and occasional headaches. The office may be busy making it difficult for the Graphic Designer Intern to concentrate.
Mental Demands
The Graphic Designer Intern will have to manage a number of requests and situations at one time. Stress may be caused by the need to complete tasks within tight deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY
E-mail your resume to Jon Thorp (jon@promersberger.com) indicating the position you're applying for.