Design Summer Internship

Austin, TX

$14.00 per hour

 

Springbox offers a fun, stimulating, technology-focused work environment that is fast-paced and rewarding. We are committed to fostering an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow your skill-set, while making a real contribution to a rapidly expanding agency.

Our Austin office is looking for a Design Intern to work alongside our teams and aid in various tasks including, responsive design, mobile design, photo retouching, presentation building, file management and general website maintenance. A successful intern will be able to adapt to new processes, tools and techniques with a willingness to experiment, sometimes fail, and inevitably succeed. This position provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects on both an internal and client-facing basis. Creativity, the ability to collaborate, independence, flexibility and accountability are a must. This is an amazing opportunity to learn and grow your skill set, and could also turn into a full-time job upon graduation.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in production related tasks such as slicing and CSS style exports
• Creating and presenting comps for internal projects
• Assisting in comp creation for client-facing projects
• Auditing websites to inform brand strategy and decisions
• Participating in Creative Team brainstorming sessions
• Supporting internal marketing initiatives with the same level of enthusiasm as client opportunities
• Concepting on potential ideas for both internal projects and current clients/campaigns
• Building client and internal facing presentations
• Completing additional duties/tasks as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior status at an accredited university, or recently graduated
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Design, marketing/advertising, communications or related field
• Efficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
• A good understanding of responsive web design techniques
• Attention to detail with an inquisitive and creative mindset
• Able to thrive in both isolated and team environments
• A high degree of professionalism and a commitment to excellence

Bonus Skills:

• HTML/CSS and Javascript skills
• Confidence with Google Apps and Microsoft Office tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn content management platforms (WordPress) 

Perks (because it matters, right?):

• Wear what you want to work, up to a point. No speedos.
• Fully stocked “beverage” refrigerators.
• Located downtown at 8th and Colorado Ave. (Plenty of coffee shops close by)
• Modern, comfortable workplace, with areas to chill when you need it.
• Ping Pong Table
• Flexible hours. Some of us aren’t morning people!
• Bring your best friend to work (Dogs allowed)
• Ego-free environment

Application Process and Deadline: Please apply by March 31, 2017; Applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted 1-2 weeks after the application deadline.

Program Dates: 10-week program beginning approximately Monday, June 5th, and ending on Friday, August 11th. Full time 40-hour work week.