Summer Graphic Design Internship

SUMMER 2016 GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP:

ATTENTION TALENTED STUDENTS SEEKING AN OUTSTANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN SUMMER INTERNSHIP!

Build your professional resume for post-graduation job interviews!!!

Alva-Amco, a leading producer of non-prescription drugs and dietary supplements, is offering a summer internship position:

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

- Work with a DYNAMIC creative design team.
- Take part in design and production of:

--Consumer packaging, labels, pharmaceutical pamphlets sold at major retailers including  
   Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, Target.

-- Promotional materials, both print and digital ads and coupons, mocks, renderings,  
   brochures, sell sheets.

- Learn a variety of new design techniques, color separation/pre-press, and attend a carton press  
   approval.

COMPENSATION: $8.25/hr. paid internship

TIME FRAME: May 30, 2016 - August 26, 2016 (Dates may be slightly flexible)

HOURS: 18-24 hours/wk.

OTHER REQUIREMENT: A car (or reliable form of transportation) is needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Equivalent to Production Designer responsibilities, which include:

·         Ability to work on multiple projects quickly and take direction accurately; inputting copy and images on both digital and printed marketing materials

·         Assemble mocked cartons,

·         Help create new designs

·         Create product renderings in PS

·         Route artwork projects to various departments for approvals.

·         Must meet deadlines. Excellent time management & organization a must!

·         Self-motivated to work independently, complete tasks accurately

·         Good communication skills to collaborate w/others frequently in an open office environment, incl. other designers, project manager and marketing execs. May communicate with vendors.

·         May be asked to help organize files

·         Will be trained in AccuPro Barcode software for inputting into coupons, packages, etc.

TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

PC based, CS 5.5 (AI, PS, InDesign)

OTHER SKILLS:

Typography, drawing skills, principles of design, creative thinking, photography (optional)

CONTACT:

Please email resume and attach (link to) portfolio samples.

internship@alva-amco.com

Alva-Amco Pharmacal Cos., Inc.

7711 Merrimac Ave.

Niles, IL 60714
www.alva-amco.com