Graphic Design Intern

Graphic Design Intern

The purpose of this Graphic Design internship is for the intern to gain real experience and build their portfolio for a career in graphic design. The Graphic Design Intern will help support the ongoing design and creative deliverables for course development, marketing campaigns, including but not limited to branding, print collateral design, digital and traditional advertisements, video graphics, and social media graphics. The designer will apply their skills by working with our Graphic Designer on a range of creative projects. The intern must exhibit an understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, illustration, typography, layout, art direction and have a passion for design to help the team produce the best work possible.

The Graphic Design Intern carries out these responsibilities:

• Develop graphics and layouts for print, web and social media content.
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with the Academic and Marketing teams and making necessary changes.
• Collaboration is a key part of the internship; the designer will work with the Graphic Designers and the Creative Arts Director to contribute to the creative process.
• Engage in weekly professional development sessions as part of the summer internship cohort, cultivating collaboration, strengthening skills, and encouraging continuous learning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

Portage Learning is seeking a candidate who exemplifies our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of graphic design concepts.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite applications: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Capable of creating print, web, web banner/ads, social media campaigns and collateral (brochures, booklets and informational sheets).
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and help with developing motion graphics
• Demonstrate an understanding of our brand identity, guidelines and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with different departments to complete important projects and initiatives in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong conceptual skills with a sense of design, layout and typography while upholding brand identity.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects.
• Maintain and organize files (version control) and backup files accordingly.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and public speaking) skills.
• Must be service oriented with a focus on helping others.
• Self-motivated, creative thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

This is a summer internship, full-time position. Portage Learning typically operates Mondays to Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employee schedules may vary within those hours. All staff members must attend required meetings and training at the office in Chippewa Township, PA.

Portage Learning is an equal-opportunity employer, extending opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, disability, handicap, age, genetic information, use of a guide or support animal, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and accompanies the institution's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory practices.