Chicago Children's Museum - Graphic Design

CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

 

Intern Opportunity 

Title: Graphic Design Intern

Department:              Marketing/Graphics

Supervisors:             Art Director

Possible Majors: Graphic Design

Requirements:

• Must own a Mac laptop computer with Adobe Creative Suite 5 to work on site
• Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is required. Some knowledge of Dreamweaver and basic HTML is preferred, but is not mandatory.

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, courteous and possess strong typography and layout skills

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Description of Tasks:

·         Assist the museum’s in-house graphic design team in creating/producing print materials, signage, online graphics, etc.

·         Update current documents to maintain brand consistency and continue to evolve the museum's visual identity.

·         Participate in Marketing brainstorming sessions and meetings

·         Be willing to create fun, bright, playful, sharp and thoroughly wonderful materials for children and their families.

Hours:                        Minimum 200 hours, 15-20 hours per week – 3 month commitment

 

Site:                Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier

Contact:         Sarah Gritsonis, Manager of Volunteer & Intern Resources

                        700 E. Grand Ave., Suite 127

                        Chicago, IL 60611-3428

                        Phone (312) 464-7652 · Fax (312) 527-9082

Internships are unpaid                       

Chicago Children's Museum’s Internship Program provides interns the opportunity to develop important work skills and gain practical experience while working on significant projects to further the Museum’s mission.