Creative and Print Services, an in-house web and print design office serving Columbia College Chicago, is searching for a Graphic Design Intern. Over the last seven years, the Creative team has won over 30 national design awards and is respected nationwide. In 2006, C&PS was awarded seven Graphic Design USA American InHouse Design awards—the most ever achieved by an in-house group in one year. Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Creative & Print Services and Senior Designers, the Graphic Design Intern designs and produces work assigned. Occasionally, they will be asked to complete or develop projects designed by senior staff. Work includes client contact presenting ideas and comps, and any discussion as jobs unfold. From concepting to production, responsibilities include design, production, specifying paper and any finishing, formulating print specifications, checking printer’s proofs, attending press checks, art directing photo shoots, etc. Responsibilities also include insuring any content or art direction changes by the client are correctly incorporated into each piece, and final sign offs achieved. Protocol regarding releases from models, photographers and artists must be recognized and followed. Design concepts must comply with the college’s branding standards. Interns must also respond positively to critiques from other designers and be willing to incorporate their art direction into projects. Attendance must be prompt and conform to set weekly schedules. Flexibility will be given for press checks and photo shoots. Interns must dress and behave professionally when called upon to present comps to upper level administration. This internship is either paid ($10 per hour, 20 hours per week) or may be taken for 3 credit hours. Skills: Good communication skills, eye for detail, and ability to be well-organized and dependable; Strong type and layout skills and specific training and proficiency in Mac based design and production; Mandatory: A thorough knowledge of design software, Adobe CS3; For more information, or to apply for this internship, please submit a resume and several samples to: Mary Forde, Assistant Vice President of Creative & Print Services at mforde@colum.edu.
