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Graphic Design Internship

who we are:

The marketer’s best friend, we specialize in developing unique print materials for the beverage & food industry. We’ve developed an ever-expanding line of point-of-sale products, and are delighted to serve clients ranging from small craft breweries, to massive distributors of the world’s top wine & spirits brands, to the agencies that design for them!

the internship:

You’ll work closely with the team to create materials for both on and offline marketing, as well as contribute to client projects. We value our interns for their strong design sensibility and we promote your professional development. Learn to meet daily, weekly, and long-term deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and:

  • Create illustrations and motion graphics for email newsletters, our website, blog, and social media accounts
  • Photograph, edit, and composite commercial product images
  • Learn from experienced designers and advance techniques in industry software
  • Incorporate best practices in print design and layout, and adapt designs for quality printing
  • Design a variety of print materials for new and loyal clients

what you'll need:

Ideally, our new friend will come with a strong background in graphic design, and:

  • Confidence working in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Illustrator
  • Enthusiasm for the design process and attentiveness to different project goals
  • Keen attention to detail and an analytical mind
  • Passion for tangible design and seeing your designs come to life in the final printed piece

We’ll be extra impressed if you come with:

  • Understanding of offset printing process and experience designing die-cut materials
  • Marketing knowledge, and familiarity with various social media platforms and/or Wordpress

hours & compensation:

A design and marketing internship at First in Print primes you for future creative work at other companies. We respect our interns and the work they produce for us, and offer $10/hour compensation, part-time. Hours will fall between 9am and 5pm, and are flexible depending upon your class schedule. We prefer availability for at least 10 hours a week. We’d love to have you join the team, and a full-time position may be offered to the right candidate.

If you’re the positive, driven, paper-loving, illustrating ace we’re looking for, send your resume and digital portfolio our way. Please include a brief introduction to let us know why you're the one!


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