Description

TerraCycle Overview

Internship Overview

Our creative teams generate, develop and produce various kinds of content that aligns with the TerraCycle visual identity and are looking for innovative collaborators to support our various lines of business. Ideal creative interns are passionate, out of the box thinkers with a drive for exploring new ideas and dynamic collaboration. Our creative teams include Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Marketing, Photo & Video Production, and UI/UX Design which support our various departments, clients and stakeholders. 

Content Marketing interns will support the TerraCycle Marketing team in strengthening online brand identity by leveraging social media and digital platforms. The Content Marketing team dynamically produces Tik Toks, Reels, and more, to engage with our consumers, and garner interest in our recycling programs. Ideal interns are creative, idea-generating, and highly organized with the desire to assist in developing engaging digital content for TerraCycle’s lines of business. Content Marketing interns will gain hands-on experience creating various forms of content, like TikTok and Reels videos, and copywriting. 

Graphic Design interns will assist the design team in creating content for print and digital channels that align with the TerraCycle visual identity and brand standards. The Graphic Design team supports our various lines of business by developing branding for our products and creating materials for both internal and external publications. Ideal Graphic Design interns have strong design, layout, and formatting skills, a deep understanding of typography, and be proficient in foundational apps in the Adobe Creative Suite.

Industrial Design interns help the Design team develop upcycled concepts, designs, and prototypes for some of the world’s largest brands made from the companies own supply chain and consumer waste. The Industrial Design team focuses on creating eco-minded products made from consumer and supply chain waste that help people understand that they too can eliminate the idea of waste. Ideal interns are crafty, with a knack for seeing another mans trash as treasure. The Industrial Design intern will work on projects including gamified and engineered collection bins, upcycled and recycled products, upcycled art pieces, and DIY projects.

Photo & Video Production interns will work with the creative team to produce a wide range of video and photo assignments for TerraCycle and our clients. The ideal intern is passionate, knowledgeable about their craft, and able to adapt with the team and its dynamic projects. Photo & Video interns will gain experience performing all aspects of video production including producing, directing, shooting and editing.

UX/UI Design interns support the Graphics team in creating a seamless user experience for our websites. UX/UI Design interns will be expected to work on various aspects of the website design process, including but not limited to: ideation, gathering of references, work on wireframes, participate in meetings, present work & progress, building & maintaining UI kits, creating presentations, editing & receiving feedback in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. UX/UI Interns will get the opportunity to work directly with the lead UX/UI Designer to support new and existing website/digital app projects. 

Internship Responsibilities

• Work directly with team members to come up with creative and innovative ideas for digital, video, photo and material content
• Support the creative process from ideation to production
• Execute design concepts to fit the needs of the project and reflect company design standards
• Own administrative responsibilities associated with projects 
• Additional projects as assigned 

Requirements

Internship Requirements

• Must be able to commit to minimum 16 hours per week 
• Must be able to report to the office a minimum of two days per week

Internship Qualifications 

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED 
• Pursuing a degree in related field, preferred
• If enrolled in a college or university, in good academic standing
• Intermediate skill in Google Suite
• High level of effectiveness in written, oral and digital communication 

While TerraCycle's Internships are unpaid, we compensate interns with: 

• Educational credits (where applicable)
• Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F 
• Free commuter transportation to and from the Trenton Transit Center 
• Access to TerraCycle's Learning & Development courses and trainings, including specialized career planning live sessions 
• Casual office environment

TerraCycle requires all employees to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, or have a valid religious or medical reason for being exempt.

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to  Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.