Graphic Design Assistant Internship | Extended Campus at UT Austin

FUNCTION 1: Design

Create and edit compelling artwork for use in marketing campaigns via multiple media including email, direct mail, newsletters, advertising, social media, blogs, presentations, press releases, and other collateral to support marketing and business goals of TEC business units. The intern will be provided with details for each project, such as the overall purpose of the piece, the text to be placed in the layout, image options, dimensions, quantities and due dates. The intern will be responsible for choosing appropriate images from the internal photo databases and combining them with the provided text to create appealing and dynamic layouts. Various marketing team members will provide feedback on the layouts and edits to the text, and the intern will be responsible for integrating those comments into the design. (75%)

FUNCTION 2: Concept Generation

Brainstorm concepts or strategies for new projects. This will involve proposing and presenting various concepts and then adjusting the layout based on feedback from the team and project stakeholders. (15%)

FUNCTION 3: Distribution and Packaging

Prepare files for distribution. The intern will export files that are optimized for the medium in which the ads or collateral will appear, as well as packaging files to be shared with team members and vendors. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop required. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize a must. Professional demeanor required. Intern will report to one individual but work with several marketing coordinators.