Category Archives: Fellowship

AIGA Mentorship Program

AIGA NY is committed to our mission of “Championing the future of design for all.”

AIGA NY Mentorship Program Vision:

To foster a community of designers that support each other’s all-around growth. We help designers strengthen their self-confidence, realize their full potential in their career journey and empower them to take on leadership roles.

Join this year’s cohort and join us in building this community! We accept applicants from around the world, but prioritize matching our AIGA NY local community.

Applications are open until January 17th. Apply today!

https://www.aiganymentorship.org/

AIGA Portfolio Development Studio. Now Accepting Applications!

This 6-week, 12-hour online course aims to help you understand the critical elements needed to have a portfolio that’s right for the projects or jobs you’re seeking. Each week, group crits and activities will help you improve your work and the presentation of your work so that you can put your best foot forward.

Join AIGA’s Lee-Sean Huang for: 

  • Guidance and feedback from industry experts,
  • Support from your fellow designers, and
  • Confidence in telling your story.

Registration closes September 13!

Learn More and Apply!

Gallagher and Associates Visual Design Internship 2021

Summer 2021 Internships at G&A

We are looking for enterprising students to join our New York office as part of our media team. Our studio predominantly focuses on digital interfaces and immersive media-driven projects. The backbone of the work that we do consists of exhibition design and museums, having recently opened projects such as the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee, and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
See some of our Digital work here: 
http://www.gallagherdesign.com/projects/services/digital-media/
As an intern you are an excited designer, open to learning and creative dialogue with the ability to work collaboratively in a fluid studio environment. The internships will be composed of time working with our multidisciplinary teams in the office in order to get a sense of our overall process. 

Visual Design Intern

Qualified candidates should have:

  • A strong visual background with great sensitivity to typography and robust graphic design skills
  • An understanding of and interest in interaction design
  • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite programs
  • Motion and animation skills are a plus
  • Working knowledge of Adobe XD, prototyping tools such as Invision, Framer is a plus

Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Participating in studio brainstorms and creative conversations
  • Helping to refine and further develop visual concepts with the team 
  • The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced studio environment
  • Being an accountable and contributing member of the studio
  • Pushing personal creative growth and discovery

To apply for the visual design internship, fill out this form.

Motion Design Intern

As a Motion Graphics Design intern at G&A, you are passionate about pushing the limits of storytelling through visuals, pace, and motion for a wide range of projects and formats. You have some solid foundations in After Effects and/ or C4D, and keep yourself informed with motion trends, tools, and plug-ins on a daily basis. Our work in the studio spans from mood-board creation, motion samples for interactive, style frames for films, and large-scale immersive environments using projection mapping. You are eager to learn the multi-faceted aspect of our work and open to a learning and creative dialogue with the ability to work collaboratively in a fluid studio environment. You will have the unique opportunity to work and learn from our multi-disciplinary teams in NYC, PDX, and DC, by contributing actively to our projects under other designers mentorship and creative supervision.
Qualified candidates should have:

  • Experience working with After Effects and/or Cinema 4d.
  • A strong visual background with great sensitivity to typography and graphic design skills
  • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite programs
  • Working knowledge of other 3d softwares, creative coding, prototyping tools and projection mapping is a plus.
  • Motivation to expand your skills in the intersection of physical and digital.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Participating in studio brainstorms and creative conversations
  • Helping to refine and further develop visual and animation concepts with the team 
  • The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced studio environment
  • Being an accountable and contributing member of the studio
  • Pushing personal creative growth and discovery

Our internships are paid, and you will need work authorization for all positions:
You need to be able to work legally in the US:

  • For current international students, you are able to use CPT in order to legally work at Gallagher and Associates.
  • For all others, you should have an approved OPT in order to work at Gallagher and Associates.

To apply motion design internship, fill out this form.

UX Intern

As a UX design intern, you are an excited designer, open to learning and creative dialogue with the ability to work collaboratively in a fluid environment. You will be working on different projects with exhibit designers, visual designers, content developers , and creative technologists. 
Qualified candidates should have:

  • Proficiency in user research, user experience design and interaction design
  • Human-centered design practices
  • Proficiency in Figma or Sketch, and the Adobe Creative Suite 
  • 3D modeling, storyboarding and motion are a plus
  • Prototyping skills in tools such as Invision, Framer,  between others.

 Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Research audience, comparable experiences
  • Sketching concepts quickly
  • Participating in brainstorms and creative conversations
  • Wireframes
  • The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced studio environment
  • Being an accountable and contributing member of the team
  • Pushing personal creative growth and discovery

To apply for the UX internship, fill out this form.

Paid Apprenticeship at Apple for Marcom, The Orchard

The Orchard
is a 12-month residency program within the Marketing Communications group at Apple.
It’s where fresh creative talent comes to Apple to learn and grow. The individuals in the Orchard come from different backgrounds. It’s a team of people just as hungry and talented as you are, working on real projects with real deadlines.
Orchard 5.0 is looking for the bold, the adventuresome, the curious, the makers, the doers. We’re looking for our next group of designers, strategists, interactive and brand art directors and copywriters, brand managers, CG creatives, video producers, web developers and UX designers.
Open to alumni and graduating students only (not continuing students).
Respond by May 10.
Apply Here

CUP Fellowship for Change in Design

Apply to the 2021 CUP (The Center for Urban Pedagogy) Fellowship for Change in Design!

Original Posting: http://welcometocup.org/NewsAndEvents/ApplyToThe2021CUPFellowshipForChangeInDesign
We’re now accepting applications for the 2021 CUP Fellowship for Change in Design!
The Fellowship is a paid, year-long, full-time, training program designed to promote and support individuals in gaining the skills, contacts, and experience to help them excel in their design careers.
The Fellow works at CUP full-time, collaborating on our community-engaged design projects as part of the CUP team, working as an in-house designer, and participating in mentoring opportunities.
The Fellowship is an initiative to support the development of a pipeline of talented individuals from historically under-represented communities into the design fields, and to dismantle the systemic biases that stand in the way of their advancement as leaders in these fields. The 2021 Fellow will be selected through a competitive, juried process and will work with CUP from July 2021–June 2022. Meet this year’s jury here!

The selected Fellow will receive a stipend of $40,000 (paid in monthly installments), along with free health insurance benefits, a flexible leave policy, and a small budget for professional development activities.

Applications should include:
– A cover letter saying why you are interested in the Fellowship, what you hope to get out of it, your career goals, and how you meet the Fellowship criteria
– A current resume
– A portfolio of your design work. We’re looking for your skills to work on a range of visuals and with type. Please describe the context that your projects were completed in and your role. Your portfolio will be reviewed on screen and in a print-out. Please format your work so all pages can be printed out at 8.5 × 11in. (Max file size: 5 MB)
– A list of 3 references, with contact information
Submit all materials through Submittable by Monday, April 12th at noon, EST. The application portal will close then, so if you need an extension, please email siyona@welcometocup.org in advance and we’ll try our best to accommodate.

Please note that we will not review applications that do not provide all requested materials. And we will not use links to access additional information that is not uploaded to Submittable, including links to web-based portfolios. No phone calls, please.

CUP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, and strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas to apply.

Paid Design and Illustration Fellowship at Mashable

Description

Position at Ziff Davis

The Ziff Media Group Fellows Program is searching for energetic and motivated individuals looking to develop their career in digital media.  If you’re looking for an opportunity to geek out on tech, internet culture and e-commerce, in a fast-paced, data-driven, results-oriented environment, ZMG is the place for you.
This is not an internship; this is a chance to work with the best in digital media, learn the systems we use, and get a better understanding of our brands, content, and business model. Fellows will benefit from hands-on experience working with team leaders on valuable projects that move our company forward. With available positions across multiple departments, from monetization and marketing to analytics and editorial, Fellows will apply fresh and forward-thinking insights to real-life needs.
Fellowships are geared towards individuals in the early stages of their career path who have a foundational knowledge of the industry and experience relevant to the specific role for which they are applying. Fellowships have an initial term of three months which can be extended for up to a total of 12 months. All fellowship roles are paid and eligible for our healthcare benefits.
As the Fellows Program is aimed at cultivating the next generation of digital media leaders, the culmination of the Fellows program may lead to future employment at ZMG. In the past, select high-performing Fellows have become full time employees at the end or shortly after their fellowship was completed.
Overview:

Mashable and Ziff Media Group are seeking a talented and self-starting Design and Illustration Fellow to help make our brands’ visuals more diverse, creative, and distinctive.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design, logo design, photo editing, and illustration. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable juggling multiple projects and has a passion for creating visually striking work on multiple platforms in the digital space, ranging from onsite editorial to distributed promotional materials and shareable social media.
As a fellow, the imagery you create will be used across multiple online publications in the ZMG portfolio, with an emphasis on Mashable and PCMag. Our major coverage areas include technology, entertainment, internet culture, and social good.
The Design and Illustration Fellow is part of the ZMG Art Team and reports to Staff Illustrators and the Art Director.
Responsibilities:

  • Your main responsibilities will revolve around daily editorial graphic creation: creating photo collages/composites, downloading and editing stock imagery, designing logos for editorial series and enterprise projects, and designing charts and infographics to be used in stories.
  • A large portion of your time will involve working with writers and editors to create bold, eye-catching lead art that both reflects and enhances the tenor of our articles both onsite and across ZMG’s social platforms. You may have to find a way to illustrate abstract concepts or sensitive topics.
  • Organizational skills are a must: You will be expected to manage your time effectively. This is a deadline-driven environment, and that goes for all images and art assets..

Qualifications:

  • A portfolio that showcases various skills and a distinct visual or illustrative style
  • Proficiency in the Adobe Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Comfort with tight deadlines and staggered assignments
  • Creativity and willingness to work with teammates to solve visual problems
  • A desire to learn and grow –– just as we hope to learn from you as well!
  • A positive, can-do attitude

Ziff Media Group is a portfolio of brands within Ziff Davis, LLC, a J2 Global company, that includes PCMag, Mashable, AskMen, Offers.com, and BlackFriday.com.
About Mashable
Mashable is a global media and entertainment company that’s passionate about entertainment, culture, and tech. With smart, spirited coverage of stories that keep people talking, Mashable reaches an audience of 70 million monthly users. Together, our ideas shape the future. Obsess with us.
Ziff Media Group is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
Apply Here: https://jobs.jobvite.com/j2-global/job/ocq2cfwA

Design Summer Fellow (Remote + Paid)

About TaskForce

TaskForce is an independent agency that builds capacity and community for the most influential nonprofits, brands and people taking on the most pressing challenges facing our state, our nation and our world. We understand the role that creative culture plays in shaping public opinion and policy and invest heavily in creating lasting relationships with the communities and partners we engage with. We work primarily at the intersection of arts/culture and social change and our work has resulted in some of the most highly acclaimed and influential public will campaigns of our time.

Summer Artivist Fellowship Program

TaskForce is excited to announce the Summer Artivist Fellowship Program to be launched in June 2020. COVID-19 and its devastating effects on job security and employment availability has heightened a sense of instability among recent graduates. TaskForce would like to help address this need by providing opportunities to learn and gain invaluable skills in an intensive three-month program. Under the leadership of staff with expertise in the fields of marketing, analytics, partnerships management and design, Fellows will delve into projects with the ultimate goal of shaping public opinion and policy through creative culture. Highlights of the program include featured monthly speakers and a collaborative project.
We believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team leading the charge. We are committed to creating a more inclusive culture for all, starting within our own company. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. TaskForce is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Design Summer Fellow

TaskForce seeks a Fellow interested in expanding their design knowledge and expertise within the lens of cultural organizing and social impact. The Fellow will report to the Head of Design and provide support in gif, static illustration and meme creation.
You will learn about:

  • Impact of design on culture, politics and the digital space
  • Intersection between art and social justice

Recent college graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fellows will be working remotely. This is a paid fellowship from June-August 2020.
Apply Here

Requirements

  • Design, illustration or animation background
  • Interest in design trends and data research
  • Knowledgeable about the digital space including gifs and memes

Cultural Research Summer Fellow (Remote + Paid)

Summer Artivist Fellowship Program

TaskForce is excited to announce the Summer Artivist Fellowship Program to be launched in June 2020. COVID-19 and its devastating effects on job security and employment availability has heightened a sense of instability among recent graduates. TaskForce would like to help address this need by providing opportunities to learn and gain invaluable skills in an intensive three-month program. Under the leadership of staff with expertise in the fields of marketing, analytics, partnerships management and design, Fellows will delve into projects with the ultimate goal of shaping public opinion and policy through creative culture. Highlights of the program include featured monthly speakers and a collaborative project.
We believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team leading the charge. We are committed to creating a more inclusive culture for all, starting within our own company. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. TaskForce is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Cultural Research Summer Fellow

TaskForce seeks a Fellow interested in digital design trends as it relates to current political and cultural events. The Fellow will report to the Head of Design and provide research support to the design team to inform gif and meme creation.
You will learn about:

  • Impact of design in the digital space
  • Using data to generate more impact
  • How data and trends can drive artistic approach

Recent college graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fellows will be working remotely. This is a paid fellowship from June-August 2020.
Apply Here

Requirements

  • Interest in design trends, politics and data research
  • Knowledgeable about the digital space including gifs and memes as it applies to non-profits and politics
  • Digital design or political science background is a plus

Paid Full-time Job Opening: CUP Change In Design Fellowship

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) is announcing the call for the 2020 CUP Fellowship for Change in Design! Learn more on the Application Page.
The CUP Fellowship for Change in Design is a paid, year-long, full-time, training program designed to promote and support individuals in gaining the skills, contacts, and experience to help them excel in their design careers. The Fellowship is an initiative to support the development of a pipeline of talented individuals from historically under-represented communities into the design fields, and to dismantle the systemic biases that stand in the way of their advancement as leaders in these fields. The 2020 Fellow will be selected through a competitive, juried process and will work with CUP from July 2020–June 2021.
Applications should include:
– A cover letter addressing why you are interested in the Fellowship, what you hope to get out of it, and what your goals are for your career
– A current resume
– A portfolio of your design work. We are looking for your skills to work on a range of visuals and with type. Please describe the context that your projects were completed in and your role.
– A list of 3 references, with contact information
Please send all materials as a single PDF (max 5 MB) to apply@welcometocup.org by Monday, April 13th at noon, EST. Include “CUP Fellowship for Change in Design” in the subject line.
Please note that we will NOT review applications that do not provide all requested materials. No phone calls, please.

CUP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, and strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas to apply.