Design Team Summer Intern

As a Design Team Summer Intern at Joele Frank, you will be responsible for developing a variety of corporate communication materials. This includes creating branding and marketing collateral, infographics, investor presentations, and social media content. Additionally, you'll assist with internal marketing projects and ensure adherence to branding standards while collaborating with diverse team members and clients.

To qualify for the Design Team Summer Intern position at Joele Frank, you should be pursuing a BA, BFA, or MFA in Graphic Design or a related field. A strong visual foundation, good understanding of design principles, and experience with tools like Creative Suite, Figma, and AfterEffects are essential. Basic web development skills and excellent communication abilities are also important for success.

Joele Frank’s hybrid internship program consists of a blend of remote work and in-office activities over 8 weeks. This structure allows you to enjoy the flexibility of remote tasks while still benefiting from collaborative, in-person experiences at either our New York or San Francisco offices, providing a well-rounded internship experience.

A successful Design Team Summer Intern at Joele Frank should possess strong design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Additionally, being organized, a quick learner, and having the ability to create original designs by interpreting written briefs are also key skills that will help you thrive in this role.

Absolutely! Joele Frank was originally founded as a Minority and Women-Owned business and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to considering all applicants for the Design Team Summer Intern position regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, or any other characteristic. We believe this diversity strengthens our team and enhances our creativity.

When discussing your design process, emphasize your approach, from understanding the client’s needs and conducting research to iterative sketching and using design tools to create the final product. Showcase how you communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to refine ideas and ensure client satisfaction.

To handle tight deadlines effectively, share techniques such as prioritizing tasks, breaking down projects into manageable steps, and maintaining open communication with your team. Highlight any experiences where you successfully met deadlines despite challenges, showcasing your ability to work under pressure.

Mention your proficiency in key software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and AfterEffects. Provide specific examples of projects where you used these tools, explaining how they contributed to your design solutions and enhanced your creative process.

Explain your process for understanding and following branding guidelines. Discuss how you research the brand's identity, use established templates, and verify your designs align with the company’s visual language before presenting them for approval.

Share a specific situation where you received constructive criticism on your design work. Explain how you approached it positively, focusing on what changes you made based on the feedback and how it improved your design outcomes, illustrating your ability to learn and adapt.

Emphasize your experience in contributing to team projects, highlighting how you communicate with team members, share ideas, and support each other toward achieving common goals. Mention any prior experiences that showcase teamwork, whether in school or internships.

Talk about how you approach design projects by ensuring that your creative ideas serve a purpose and align with the project objectives. Share examples of designs that were both aesthetically pleasing and functional, pinpointing how you achieved this balance.

Discuss current trends in graphic design, like minimalism, bold typography, or data visualization, and how you incorporate these elements into your work. This shows your awareness of the industry and illustrates your ability to adapt and evolve with changing design landscapes.

Describe your method for breaking down a written brief, identifying key points, target audience, and design requirements. Explain how you brainstorm and sketch initial concepts to translate the brief into visual ideas, ensuring to meet the client’s expectations.

Express your enthusiasm for Joele Frank’s emphasis on creative communication strategies and the opportunity to work on diverse projects. Mention how working with a talented team in a supportive environment excites you and aligns with your career goals in graphic design.