Jr. Graphic Designer Internship
Everspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. Our advanced technology, proven marketing approach, research-backed instructional design services, and robust faculty support deliver outstanding outcomes for our university partners, powering their success online. Everspring offers a range of full-service turnkey solutions, as well as standalone single service offerings, and innovative self-service products that enable universities to establish and maintain themselves as leaders in the digital delivery of education.
Based in Chicago, Everspring serves a growing number of colleges and universities. Everspring has been named a top 100 “Best Places to Work” by Built in Chicago in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
About the team:
You’ll join the creative, fun and fast-paced Internal Creative Agency within the Marketing department. We’re a strong team that works together to produce a variety of digital tactics that market our innovative online courses to students across the country. Reporting to the Creative Director, you’ll collaborate with your amazing teammates on marketing design work.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver image assets for web, email, paid marketing, blog, social, and other digital communication channels
- Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printed materials
- Provide image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation
- Prepare images for online and mobile applications, adapting imagery as needed across responsive breakpoints
- Build and maintain working files inside a collaborative file structure, maintaining strict adherence to file nomenclature
- Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time
Requirements
- This position is intended for Graphic Design students
- Undergraduates or graduates are welcome to apply
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is required, especially Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign
- Must be willing to work within teams in a fast-paced environment
- A positive attitude is a must
- Please provide a portfolio of graphic design work. Both student work and professional work are acceptable.
- Please provide a cover letter and contact information of 3 professional references. References will only be contacted for finalists.
- Full vaccination – as defined by the CDC – is required
Experience you will gain with us:
- You’ll learn how successful creative teams operate and work across departments to achieve larger Marketing goals
- You’ll learn digital design, composition, messaging hierarchy and what makes marketing successful
- You’ll learn the art of collaboration and partnership with copywriters and account teams
Successful Interns will:
- Have good attendance and communicate regularly with their supervisor and team
- Participate in the internship program activities like Resume and Interview Skills workshops and job shadowing opportunities
- Conduct a final presentation to the Everspring leadership team that showcases their accomplishments
Location of internship:
120 S LaSalle in the Chicago Loop.
Duration of Internship:
Start: June 5, 2023
End: July 28, 2023
Expected Workday:
Mutually agreed upon hours, with a maximum of 24 hours per week. Monday - Friday
Compensation:
This is a paid internship program. Hourly rate based upon market.
Covid-19 Note:
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from Everspring, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination.
EEO:
Everspring is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Everspring makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.