Design Intern

Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach – by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside over 50 in-house creatives. We shape experiences, rethink conventions, and speak to new audiences across four key categories: students, brands, universities & nonprofits, and originals. We focus on producing authentic, story-driven content to create for a better future. We are a group of people working to lift voices and create change for the underrepresented, the emerging and the lifelong storytellers.

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Summary

Ideas United is offering a summer internship to a few creative, hardworking individuals who are curious about pursuing careers in the creative world! Summer interns will discover, hands-on, what working in a fast-paced agency is all about.

Are you a student looking to build real-world graphic design experience in a creative studio setting? We are looking for an intern with diverse ideas, a sharp eye and lots of questions. We are thrilled to support the new generation of creatives by opening a door to how an agency works. We can’t guarantee that we are like any other studio, but we can promise you will gain valuable insights to turn ideas into reality through collaboration, strategy and creativity with experienced professionals in your field. 

Internship runs June 4 to August 1

$1800 per month

What you’ll do:

• Learn the role and responsibilities of each team within iU
• Work closely with your intern manager that will guide and assign your tasks
• Shadow projects and gain knowledge of the project lifecycle
• Attend meetings and participate in project brainstorms
• Gain hands-on experience performing coordinator tasks for iU projects
• Work with fellow interns on an internal, live project
• Creative support in day-to-day operations with the design leads
• Assist in the production of print, digital and web design using Adobe Creative Suite
• Learn how to craft design concepts that infuse cognitive, strategic and practical processes

What you'll have:

• Passion and desire to learn about the creative industry
• Off the charts curiosity and a take-action attitude
• Bravery to ask all the questions
• Connection to the iU purpose and mission
• Availability to work during the entire summer program
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in web based prototyping such as Figma or XD is preferred, but not required
• Enthusiastic demeanor
• Ability to receive feedback well

About our Team

We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability have equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate and create.