2017-18 Graphic Design Intern - Toppel
Are you looking to build your design portfolio? Are you creative, forward-thinking, and innovative? Can you think outside of the box? Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life? If so, apply to be Toppel’s graphic design intern today! Toppel is nationally ranked among the best Career Centers in the country. Our advertising and marketing reach a global market: from students, faculty, and staff at the University of Miami to international companies and alumni all over the world.
As a graphic design intern, you are responsible for creating a variety of professional and visually appealing marketing products for diverse audiences. You will design logos, brochures, posters, fliers, and other print and electronic materials that reflect the high-quality standards of the Toppel Career Center. This position requires independent judgment and intermediate to advanced graphic design skills and works under the direction of the Associate Director for Assessment & Communication.
Please indicate whether you have Work Study or Miami Commitment funds in your letter.
Required Qualifications:
- Intermediate to advanced graphic design skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
- Creativity
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to work independently
- Strong work ethic
Desired Qualifications:
- Work-Study or Miami Commitment preferred
- Major in communications or field related to graphic design
- Knowledge of /experience working with web-based Content Management Systems
- iMovie, Final Cut Pro, or Adobe After Effects
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Flash
- HTML
- Adobe Dreamweaver
Job Duties:
- Develop, design, produce, print, and distribute departmental media, including but not limited to manuals, training materials, educational and promotional flyers, brochures, and posters
- Provide editorial and copy-writing assistance
- Assist in researching and implementing effective public relations strategies to improve marketing
- Assist in evaluating strengths and weaknesses of all current marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with internal clients during the design process
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Attend appropriate staff meetings.
- Complete and submit to the Communications Specialist a weekly status report of assigned projects.
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Assessment & Communication