Multimedia Graphic Design Intern

Multimedia Graphic Design Intern

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software tools, such as Word, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects, etc.
• Design and produce research publications, such as reports, briefs, brochures, and infographics, for distribution on a variety of channels
• Visualize and create themed design concepts and graphics to support research publications, programs, and services, such as cover assets, social media content, and animated graphics
• Provide editorial and quality proof support to ensure final graphics and layouts meet quality expectations and adhere to designated brand, style, and formatting guidelines
• Work with interdepartmental teams to creatively and strategically promote ACT Research publications, programs, and services
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with ACT staff and clients
• Organize and contribute to cross-functional team brainstorming sessions
• Shoot and edit video footage, sync audio, and create motion graphics
• Assist with design, wireframing, and content management for the external-facing ACT Research website and special project landing pages
• Help to identify sustainable media/communication strategies and processes, based on ACT climate, available resources, etc.
• Identify relevant performance measures/indicators for evaluating success, and provide performance monitoring, tracking, and evaluation support
• Write articles, briefs, blog posts, ebooks, etc. and pull material from existing reports to create visual content for target audience dissemination
• Maintain an understanding of and apply specified Section 508 accessibility standards to publications and other developed content
• Execute special projects and serve on project teams as assigned
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing graduate degree (preferably in Multimedia/Graphic Design, Mass Communications, or related field)

• Graphic design/visual/multimedia communication experience
• Demonstrated competence in developing creative assets, such as report design, social media content, infographics, as well as motion/animated videos
• Experience managing and organizing work

• Advanced creative design skills with experience developing publications, social media collateral, and other digital material
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects, and Dreamweaver
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into images, layouts, and other design elements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven, collaborative climate
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• General interest in and understanding of emerging technology
• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility guidelines; experience using accessibility software (e.g., CommonLook) preferred
• Working knowledge and use of video production and editing programs, such as Premiere Pro preferred
• Experience with DSLR cameras and video equipment preferred
• Experience shooting and editing video footage, syncing audio, motion graphics/animation preferred
• General knowledge and understanding of performance metrics and analytics tools such Google Analytics preferred
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Must be authorized to work in the US