Design Team Summer Intern
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Oldcastle APG is looking for a quick and detail-driven design intern. Duties include technical execution of various marketing pieces, collaboratively and proactively supporting fellow designers, and juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, environment. Must have hands-on experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, PhotoShop and InDesign).
Key Objectives and Responsibilities
- Create solutions under the direction of creative lead following style guides and templates.
- Revise and proof files accurately and efficiently through multiple rounds of review, coordinating with the designers, brand team and field marketers to implement changes.
- Image manipulation to include PhotoShop retouching, and simple color correction.
- Maintain constant communication with Team Leads regarding project status.
- Prepare for presentations including printing/binding of materials and mounting presentation boards as necessary.
Additional Skills/Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in a creative field, graphic design major preferred
- Junior or senior level preferred
- Creative visual storyteller with an eye for aesthetics; basic knowledge of type styling, layout design and branding
- Passion for learning and growing; welcomes feedback and improvement
- Adaptable; ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Basic understanding (or willingness to learn) Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, DOCX, XLSX, etc)
- Great communication skills; team player who thrives in a collaborative project environment with ongoing deadlines
- Demonstrate initiative, conscientiousness and complete follow-through in areas of responsibility
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas, facts and recommendations
- Paid internship available with adequate prior experience
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
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