Creative Intern, Design at Edelman in New York, NY

Summary: Edelman is a leading firm at the intersection of PR, Social, Digital, and Experiential, known for creating innovative and impactful work. They are seeking a design intern for a 10-week summer internship to collaborate with creative teams, develop campaign ideas, and produce visually engaging content for various communications projects. Responsibilities: - Work closely with creative leadership to concept and plan execution - Develop conceptual and stylistic direction and execute same for a wide variety of communications projects - Create campaign ideas for case studies, pitches and client presentations - Lead and participate in creative brainstorms - Develop tactics which bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives - Review and edit files and drive client approval process - Manage time and establish priorities while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing demands - Work effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe and budget - Manage multiple jobs simultaneously - Work closely with a project manager to schedule projects and coordinate production - Coordinate and collaborate with Edelman’s design network - Sharp eye for layout consistency for format, and amazing attention to detail - Create highly conceptual pieces of work that achieve client and business goals Required Qualifications: - A BFA in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design - strong understanding of graphic design - strong layout and composition with a keen eye for typography - Experienced in: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite - Experience in Premier Pro and After Effects a huge plus - Portfolio reflecting experience in branding, presentations, infographics, digital/interactive, advertising and print design - Strong verbal communication skills - Ability to work cross-functionally and with a fast-paced team - Keen attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines - Ability to own projects, demonstrate good judgment when working with team members and client contacts, and take initiative - A diverse portfolio reflecting work across print, digital and social media - Demonstrated experience with concepting highly creative designs - Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as well as day-to-day changes at every level of detail Required Skills: Graphic Design, Layout, Composition, Typography, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Premier Pro, After Effects, Branding, Infographics, Digital Design, Interactive Design, Advertising Design, Print Design, Creative Concepting, Judgment, Presentations Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, Vision, 401K, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Travel assistance, Wellness programing