Design Intern; Creative Labs

Position: Design Intern (Creative Labs)
Location: Northern

Design Intern (Creative Labs)

Work Location:

Remote - USAJob Type:Part timeMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ:
* Seek Him and follow Him in every area of life
* Grow in love for God through the classic disciplines of the Christian life
* Model the Biblical lifestyle
* Develop and deepen understanding of what it means to be a Christian artist

Contribute to the creative process and development of communication tools:
* Assist in implementing and upholding the visual identity and brand of Inter Varsity/USA
* Design and produce visuals for various resources
* May be involved in photography production, processing and editing as assigned and as interested
* Create and distribute templates for visual communication for Inter Varsity staff use
* Work with clients and supervisor to understand scope and purpose of assigned projects
* Gather information, research, and conceptualize visual treatments for assigned projects
* Present drafts that convey concept, layout, size, type size and style, and other related design choices to clients and supervisor for feedback and approval
* Discuss with supervisor and agree on edits to be implemented into final design
* Complete final output for assigned projects in necessary format (print or digital) and submit deliverables to clients
* Develop and grow design skills through participation in training, conferences, and other learning opportunities as assigned
* Stay informed on trends in the communication field and contemporary media, images, and ideas
* Stay current on computer systems and other media skills

Contribute to the team effort:
* Be responsible for good stewardship of time, equipment, and materials
* Complete assigned projects within allocated time
* Work on special tasks related to the ministry of Creative Labs as assigned
* Maintain healthy relationships with Creative Labs team members and clients
* Provide helpful critical feedback into other team members’ design work
* Maintain the organization of design files and image archive
* Participate in team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessionsQUALIFICATIONS
* Annual affirmation of Inter Varsity’s Statement of Agreement
* A college or university degree or enrollment in a degree program
* Commitment to Jesus Christ and with a heart for students, visual communication, and the arts
* Commitment to growing relationships with God, his Word, his people, and the church
* Experience with computers and up-to-date working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs
* Strong artistic sense, creative skills and technical expertise in visual communication
* Ability to work well as part of a team and put others’ needs before own needs
* Sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse cultures and ethnicities
* Experience with or knowledge of Inter Varsity, or ability to quickly understand and be committed to Inter Varsity’s purpose
* Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
* Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
* Willingness to learn new things and think  outside of the box
* Strong organization and time management skills
* Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment
* Commitment to excellence
* Available to work 10 hours; willingness to work flexible hours
* Capacity for self-awareness and awareness of others
* Demonstrates emotional and relational maturity
* Ability to articulate ideas and think critically about culture and communication
* Ability to relate well and maintain good relationships with co-workers and other departments
* Ability to participate in collaborative process and accept critique from numerous people

Pay Range: $7.25 - $14.72 per hour

Pay:
This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the…