Design Internship - Teatro ZinZanni Seattle
The Marketing Department's Graphic Design Internship will provide an opportunity to gain real world experience in graphic design while developing skills in print design as well as web and video. As part of the in-house design team, the Design Intern will work on a wide array of projects through all stages, from concept, to draft design, to approval, to final production. The intern will practice time management in this fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and hone interpersonal skills as s/he will work directly with staff members in not only marketing, but also in stage production, programming, costume, technical and sponsorship departments. As a participating member of the Marketing Team, the intern will learn basic marketing concepts including branding, advertising, promotion, web-based and grassroots marketing.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Marketing and Design Manager, the Design Intern will collaborate on the following projects across Teatro ZinZanni's expanding line of productions: print advertisements, event program, web ads, direct mail & other marketing collateral, signage, and merchandise items. Responsibilities will include conceptualization, design, revisions, production, and delivery of files, as well as work flow management.
All interns are required to participate in Teatro ZinZanni Street Team appearances, as their schedules allow, to meet our fans directly and gain a better perspective of what the outside world thinks of Teatro ZinZanni.
Intern will support the PR & Marketing team on-site at events as assigned.
Qualifications
- In pursuit of a degree in Design.
Proficiency in software: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Familiarity with Flash a plus. We work in a Mac environment.
Basic understanding of typography, layout, illustration, print production.
Strong visual communication skills are a must; design samples will be closely evaluated.
This is NOT a web design internship.
Understanding of photography and basic video editing a plus.
Special consideration will be given to candidates with passion for theatre and the arts.
This internship is suited to those pursuing a career in the Design, Marketing or Visual Communications fields, with special interests in the arts, music, and entertainment industries.
- Proactive, self-starter
Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects
Creative-leaning with a sense of adventure
Sense of humor
"Can Do" attitude / team player
Location: Teatro ZinZanni, Seattle
Start Date: Ongoing
End Date: Ongoing
Approx. Hours/Week 25/week
Job Term: Internship
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, 2 writing samples and an online link to, or PDF of, your portfolio to