Design Intern
Atlanta, Georgia
Education – Internships /
Internship /
On-site
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 design interns will discover, hands-on, what working in a fast-paced agency is all about. Our Summer Design Intern will combine imagination with problem solving — flexing and elevating skills in creativity, strategy, and execution — while gaining vital experience within an established and innovative agency.
Internship runs May 20 to August 8
$16.50/hr
20-25 hours a week
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
- Work with fellow interns on an internal project, leading design to present to internal stakeholders
- Assist in pitch presentations by compiling reference media and editing layouts
- Creative support in day-to-day operations with the design leads
- Develop concepts, campaign materials, social content, pitch presentations, and more
- Learn how to use Design Thinking and a human-centered approach to creating impactful designs
What you'll have:
- Passion and desire to learn about the creative industry
- Off the charts curiosity and a take-action mindset
- Connection to the iU purpose and mission
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Availability to work during the entire summer program
- Adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges
- Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in web based prototyping such as Figma or XD is preferred, but not required
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.
