Graphic Design Intern

****YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN AND RESIDE IN THE U.S. TO BE CONSIDERED****

About us

How We Got Here

Founded in 2015, Poppins Productions is an entertainment management and consulting company located in the Midwest. We are focused on the creation of booking opportunities and development of entertainers through consultation and management services which are integrated with business and financial literacy to equip our clientele to be better business leaders. Our services are extended to entertainers of all levels including elite clientele such as Charles Walden, a popular comedian who stars on hit shows, "BET Comic View" and "Def Comedy".

We are eager in looking for new business ventures such as partnerships with national and local organizations, consultants, producers, coaches, dancers, i.e., to help create better opportunities for entertainers to thrive and be successful as entertainers and business leaders. We are committed to diversifying our portfolio and offering exclusive services and products to entertainers to help them to be successful. Under our portfolio, we are proud to add a podcast and hair business, Poppins Urban Podcast and Poppins Extensions Plus. 

Poppins Productions is seeking to bring aboard Graphic Design Intern to join our team in aiding our corporate office and sister organizations, Poppins Extensions Plus and Poppins Urban Podcast, and Mary Essence. We need a knowledgeable and dependable individual with an ability to be innovative and work well under pressure, especially as it relates to the entertainment and beauty world.

Graphic Design Intern

Graphic Design Intern is responsible for assisting Graphic Design with a range of print, social, and website projects, such as collateral materials and graphic. The Graphic Design intern will be working with and alongside different divisions across the organization boundaries: Social Media, Marketing, Content & Blog Writer, Website & IT, and Public Relations. 

Job Description: 

Their duties include but not limited to

• Create and design print and digital materials 
• Create and adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects in accordance to establish deadlines
• Retouch and manipulate images 
• Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media
• Collaborate with the Creative Director or leader to develop design concepts
• Received and accept feedback from leadership and team members and make necessary changes
• Assemble final presentations material for printing or digital distribution
• Work collaboratively with other departments heads and employees to update internal internet site
• Supporting other departments and teams with various tasks
• maintaining files and records with an effective filing system. 
• other assigned task as needed

Qualifications: 

• Associates, Bachelors, or currently enrolled into an accredited college or university (preferred and but not required) - Graphic Design major preferred
• Previous coursework and volunteer experience and/or 1-2 years of professional work experience will be considered as well. 
• Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
• Experience with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop,  Illustrator or similar software
• Strong creative and analytical skills
• Compelling portfolio of graphic design work
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Excellent content creation and writing skills.
• Fantastic time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure, problem solve, and make quality decisions
• An excellent communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, external partners, and senior management
• Able to adapt quickly to a changing environment with minimal disruption
• Demonstrates professional presence and reliability
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Assist with other task as assigned

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.