Graphic Design Internship
This is not your ‘go grab coffee’ internship!
As one of the fastest growing brands in the outdoor industry, we’re offering college students a unique opportunity to view KEEN from the inside out. Our summer KEENtern program provides students relevant and valuable hands-on work experience in 9 busy weeks at the global headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
We’re looking for students who have a strong passion for: creating their own opportunities, seeking innovative solutions, playing any place without a ceiling, and caring for the world around them. Having a diverse background and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment is a plus.
This program includes:
- A cross-departmental group project with 5-10 other KEENterns
- The opportunity to work on meaningful projects and present to senior staff
- Living in Portland – hip city life, easy access to all your outdoor favorites, and the best place to be if you’re interested in the footwear and outdoor industry
- Paid housing, travel stipend, and transit pass
- Mentoring and career building workshops lead by industry experts
- Experience our values by participating in company volunteer event
Program Requirements
- Work experience preferred, including but not limited to: work study, volunteer, internships, hospitality industry, administrative or office work, etc.
- Current student or recent graduate; Junior, Senior, or Grad student preferred
- Eligible to work in the US
- Must be able to participate in 9-week program from June 17 through August 16, 2019
General Summary:
The Graphic Design Intern works with the Design Director and Design team on a variety of internal and external facing projects including brand design, retail, trade shows, events and activations, advertising, and collateral design. As a member of an in-house studio, the intern will work closely with Art Directors, Designers, and Project Managers, as well as in-house clients. A successful candidate for this role will be passionate about design, typography, and bring a sense of artistry to the role, as well as being a strategic thinker. This internship is ideal for designers who are looking to gain experience in the footwear or outdoor industry, as well as experience working as a part of an in-house creative and marketing team.
Show us your design skills by adding a web link (to your resume) of your current portfolio of work OR attach a PDF portfolio with your cover letter in the application. Applications without a portfolio will unfortunately not be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works within the established KEEN Brand design direction to create designs that extend the visual language across a wide range of executions
- Supports the Marketing/Creative department by taking on small quick-turn graphic design projects, including mock-ups, presentation slides, and other graphic needs
- Works closely with the Creative Services team to ensure projects are completed in line with a work-back calendar
- Creates production-ready final files for print and digital pieces, ensuring quality from beginning to end of a project’s lifecycle
Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Mac software including Outlook, PowerPoint, Keynote, Excel, and Word
- Skills in other Adobe programs or a multimedia/fine arts background is a bonus
- Must possess enthusiasm for learning and helping with all aspects of marketing and graphic design projects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced creative environment, take creative direction, and collaborate with the Creative Team
- Working knowledge of digital design principles and thinking
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to rapidly shift priorities
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a quick learner
- At least 2 years of graphic design coursework completed
- Able to sit at a desk and use computer for extended periods of time
Employee Conduct: It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through: mutual trust and respect; personal accountability and integrity; desire for growth and learning opportunities; teamwork; positive, honest and effective communication and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and partners.
Why KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $17 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place. Learn more at https://www.keenfootwear.com/our-purpose.html
KEEN is an equal opportunity employer, who values an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.