Graphic Design Intern
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-siteBuffalo, New York, United States
Job Summary
Produce derivative graphics for marketing campaigns, digital and social media posts, and traditional advertisements for the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, and KeyBank Center. Assist in developing and executing deliverables including print advertisements, logo development, web ads, infographics, and presentations while adhering to brand guidelines. Work under the Creative Director's direction to design multi-layered graphics, maintain contemporary design trends, and respond to client requests in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with the design team to hone skills in communication, time management, and interpersonal dynamics.
Required Qualifications
- Must be fulfilling an internship requirement at the collegiate level or post graduation level, prior to obtaining a full time position in the design field.
- Solid portfolio of professional-grade work, which exhibits great competency in modern design principles, versatility and creativity.
- Above-average competency in Adobe Creative Cloud Software, most critically Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- Average competency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
- Excellent work ethic, passion for design and a willingness to learn.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Time management: Ability to meet deadlines with composure and flexibility.
- Collaborative and team oriented.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays if necessary.
- Must have the flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes up to 20 pounds.
Desired Qualifications
- Must be familiar with designing multi-layered graphics and able to keep up with contemporary design trends.
- Animation skills a plus.
- Must be able to follow brand guidelines as well as think outside the box when asked to participate in a brainstorm session.
- Must be able to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, respond quickly and calmly to client requests.
- Some knowledge of Motion Graphics (After Effects) and 3D Software (C4D) is a plus.
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