Graphic Design Intern

Do you have a passion for graphic design and illustration, and want to gain valuable real-world experience? | Epoch Design Co., a dynamic full-service branding, marketing, design, and advertising agency located in Newburyport, MA, is seeking a motivated and creative Graphic Design & Illustration Intern to join our team for Summer 2024!

About Epoch Design Co. | Epoch Design Co. is a marketing agency dedicated to transforming your business through immersive collaboration, and an unapologetically human-centric approach to identity and design. We're fun-loving creatives with contagious energy, who unite brand, culture, and experience to create distinct work that defies convention and ignites positive change.

About the Internship | This is a fantastic opportunity for a graphic design student to learn the inner workings of a design agency, while working closely with an experienced designer and copywriter to conceptualize and elevate ideas across a wide range of integrated advertising campaigns (corporate identity design, logo design, collateral, packaging, social, websites, etc.) for live briefs and client work.

Job Description

• Specific details we're looking for:
  • A portfolio showcasing your graphic design abilities and creative approach. Can include student work or spec work.
  • Currently pursuing a degree in graphic design, art, or a related field (any year).
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Suite applications.
  • Obsession for color, typography, photography, layout, and presentation.
  • A willingness to take direction, and learn new tools and techniques.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A passion for design and a desire to learn.
• Expected responsibilities:
  • Create high quality graphics that communicate story through evocative, dynamic compositions with a strong sense of rendering.
  • Bring client-facing projects to life through design and illustration, including logo design, style guide development, and brand collateral creation.
  • Design eye-catching social media graphics and marketing materials.
  • Contribute to web design projects as assigned.
  • Conduct research and complete administrative tasks as needed.

Position Details

• Job title: Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2024)
• Position type: Internship
• Location Requirements:
  • Type: Onsite (employee works in person from a specific location)
  • Onsite location: Newburyport, MA
• Time Requirements:
  • Type: Part-time (job requires less than 30 hours per week)
  • Hours per week: 16-24 (flexible and negotiable)
  • Employment duration: Temporary (8-10 weeks total, flexible and negotiable)
  • Estimated start date: June 3, 2024 (flexible and negotiable)
  • Estimated end date: August 16, 2024 (flexible and negotiable)

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected pay: Unpaid

Candidate Qualifications

• Work authorization: This job requires U.S work authorization
• School year: Any (candidate-specific)

To Apply

Please submit your resume and portfolio (including a link to your online portfolio if available) . We look forward to hearing from you!