Intern (Graphic Design)

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.
• 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