Design Intern at Critical Mass in Chicago, IL

Summary: Critical Mass is offering a 12-week internship program as part of their Trailhead Program, designed to jump-start careers in digital design. Interns will gain exposure to the creative discipline, collaborate on projects, and work with mentors to develop design solutions. Responsibilities: - Gain exposure and understanding to the creative discipline at Critical Mass - Collaborate with interns on a client and global intern project - Work with a mentor to design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives - Have the opportunity to create mood boards; storyboards; interactive page layouts; site grids and interface demos; photo retouching and enhancements; animated GIFs - Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables - Build and maintain a team rapport with entire multidisciplinary project team Required Qualifications: - Strong design portfolio (you must include a portfolio URL or digital samples with your application) - Currently in the second or third year of a four-year degree program, or first year of a two-year program - Strong visual, interactive and graphic design skills that contribute to traditional digital media - Solid working knowledge of the latest design toolsets - Mac OS, Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator - Ability to comfortably brainstorm and contribute to bigger ideas - Ability to articulate creative ideas - Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail - Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the web - Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people Preferred Qualifications: - Preference may be given to students who are enrolled in programs with related to design, visual communications or advertising Required Skills: Visual Design, Interactive Design, Graphic Design, Mac OS, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web Interactivity, Creative Thinking