Visual Experience Design Intern (stipend)

Local Projects is currently seeking a Graphic Design Intern with strong 2D design and some experience, if only in the classroom, in placing graphic design in three dimensional space. Any experience in motion graphics, and Interaction Design is helpful. Our graphic design work goes in museums, public and online spaces. We are growing into having our graphic design drive the engagement visitors have with the work.
The Graphic Design intern will work closely with Local Projects’ Project Manager(s) and Creative Director(s) to achieve specific graphic elements for project(s). Our past work includes projects for the National September 11 Memorial Museum, SFMOMA, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, as well as a variety of Civic and Cultural sector clients. These projects will demand a very special individual who can work autonomously but also takes direction well and who can combine passion with craft to create something extraordinary.
Requirements
Be in a degree granting program for graphic design, or a recent graduate of one.
Have at least 20 hours available during a regular work week to be at the downtown New York City office to work with the teams.
Responsibilities

    • Develop an understanding for Local Project’s ambition, process and culture
    • Be a proactive member of the Visual Experience Department
    • Design, iterate and execute across a variety of interdisciplinary projects and media
    • Create smart, sophisticated and impactful visuals
    • Communicate concepts
    • Ensure integrity of visual direction when translated to linear media, interactive media, and physical environments.
    • Coordinate with project team members
    • Provide appropriate time estimates and expectations for yourself
    • Meet deadlines and expectations established by project leads

 
Local Projects has won top prize for every major design award including the National Design Award for Interaction Design, Fast Company Masters of Design, Webby Gold, Muse Gold and AIGA Gold. They were #2 on Fast Company’s 2011 list for most innovative design studios and were named to the 2012 Public Interest 100, for people working in the Public Interest, alongside Bill Clinton and the Knight Foundation.
Benefits: Intern stipend.
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