Graphic Designer Intern

About Covestack Marketing

The public relations team writes press releases, pitches reporters and handles crisis communications. Franchise brands use us to run local ads for hundreds of locations at once. We use Asana for projects and Slack for everything else.

The internship

We want someone who follows brand guidelines carefully and can still bring fresh ideas when asked. Remote internship with a team based in Halifax. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. Core hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM US Eastern.

Day to day

• Organise final files and source files in Google Drive so the team can find them
• Build simple animated posts or GIFs when needed
• Lay out brochures, e-books and pitch decks in InDesign, Canva or Google Slides
• Prepare print-ready files with correct bleed and colour profiles for the print vendor
• Apply feedback from the marketing lead within the agreed turnaround time
• Turn rough briefs into two or three concepts for review

Who can apply

• Available for the full internship period, work from home
• Students or recent graduates of BIT, BCA, BBA, BBS or a related program
• Own laptop and a reliable internet connection
• Responds to feedback without taking it personally
• Understanding of typography, layout, colour and visual hierarchy
• Comfortable with Canva for quick social posts
• Able to handle 3 to 5 small briefs a day

Bonus points

• Hand lettering or illustration skills

What you'll learn

• Designing ad creatives and seeing how they perform
• Flexible hours, as long as briefs are delivered on time
• You will build a portfolio of work that was actually published by a real brand
• Certificate and a recommendation letter on completion

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $150 to $200 monthly

What we offer

• Job offer on successful completion
• Mentorship from senior team members
• Free access to paid learning courses
• 5 days a week

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Covestack Marketing.