What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern (Graphic Design) position at Hattiesburg Convention Commission?
JOB DESCRIPTION: Graphic Design Internship
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: Primarily stationed at Lake Terrace Convention Center; but work requires travel to all Hattiesburg Convention Commission (HCC) facilities. These include the Saenger Theater, African American Military History Museum, Eureka School Museum, and the Hattiesburg Zoo.
STATUS: Part-time: Generally, Monday – Friday, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Approximately 24 hours per week.
REPORTS TO: Creative & Social Media Supervisor
SUMMARY: Work on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, print publications, magazines, posters, exhibitions and displays, and various other mediums-creating a visual brand for the Hattiesburg Convention Commission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meeting with the Director of Marketing to discuss the marketing objectives and goals on a project-to-project basis
- Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
- Presenting finalized ideas to supervisor and/or other facility managers
- Proofreading for accuracy in finalized work
- Demonstrating ideas through sketch or layout
- Working with photography and vector illustration
- Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, social media specialists, public relations coordinator, other designers, web designers, etc.
- Performs other duties, functions and special projects as assigned by the director. Run errands when needed; travel may be required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Work Experience:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, graphic art, advertising or a similar discipline
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Must retain a valid Driver’s License and meet the eligibility requirements to drive while conducting company business.
- Must have transportation for required travel.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Enthusiasm for design and creativity
- Flexibility in working with a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Openness to feedback and revisions
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator