Lighthouse is pleased to announce a graphic design internship for an optimistic, eager student to assist the Director of Creative Services in the Marketing and Communications Department. Creative Services contributes to the Lighthouse mission by growing and strengthening the organization's brand recognition as the leader in the field of low vision through strong, consistent design and quality marketing materials. Job Summary: The ideal candidate will provide design, production and display support as well as other administrative support for the creative services team.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design small projects such as flyer and signs.
- Production duties such as mount signs, create mock-ups, make changes to existing layouts and prep files for the printer.
- Photoshop work on images.
- Install merchandising displays in the Lighthouse Store and store windows.
- Other duties as instructed by supervisor to support the work of the department.
Skills Required:
- Basic design skills, including knowledge of layout, are required.
- Computer skills required, Mac platform preferred.
- Knowledge of elements and principles of design.
- Possess attention to detail, neat and organized in the execution of you work.
- Experience with design software programs Photoshop, Quark Xpress, and illustrator.
- Able to effectively present ideas verbally, and visually.
- Able to take direction and work independently.
Details of the Opportunity: The opportunity/internship will begin immediately and will require 4 - 5 hours per week two days per week.
Business casual attire (no jeans, no sneakers) is required during the internship. Please submit a resume to volunteer@lighthouse.org with a sample of your work. Please include the hours you are available to work in your cover letter. Any questions should be directed to Cheryl A. Pemberton, Director of Volunteer Recruitment and Administration (212)821-9544.
