As part of a dynamic content creation team our Design Intern will work with all members, including senior leadership, creative directors, designers, art directors, copywriters and producers.
From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick’s Interns form the foundation of a talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning programs. During the program, you will work on campaigns for iconic brands and companies that you likely encounter every single day.
What’s in it for you? Our Interns will earn practical experience as fully integrated members of account teams and will receive coaching from team members to help advance your career goals.
How to apply:
Candidates are required to submit the following supplements. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration.
Resume
Portfolio link or relevant work samples (share anything that conveys the way you think or approach assignments, even if it was never produced; we like chicken scratches)
More about the position:
What you'll do on a daily basis:
Create: Work within a creative team and collaborate actively with account managers and strategists to produce campaigns from conception to completion
Design: You know your way around Adobe Creative Suite and can bring ideas to life in a visually engaging way—from 360° brand platforms to video, social, experiential, print, tech, and more
Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams
Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics
Hustle: You bring fresh thinking, elevated creativity and great ideas to every assignment.
Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media
What we’re looking for from you:
Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes
Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next
Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly
Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well
Detail-oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is a must
Technical: Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Dynamic: Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment
Spark: Understand what sets you apart
What you’ll get from us:
Buddy: All new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing
Built-In Mentorship: Access to former interns through panels and learning sessions who can give insight into what their experience was like, and advice on making the most of your summer
In-person trainings and coaching: You’ll be invited to workshops and ongoing trainings in-person to introduce you to the latest and greatest in the industry
A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position
A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly, at 40-hours per week
Requirements:
Recent college graduate or related experience
Availability: 40 hours a week from September to December
Washington DC Salary range: $20.00 - $20.00
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
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Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Art/Creative and Design
Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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