Job Description:
Summer Intern – Tangerine Press – Scholastic Book Fairs
The Opportunity:
Scholastic Book Fairs is seeking a Summer Intern to join the Tangerine Press Art Department! We’ll provide an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and give one individual a peek at what goes into working for Scholastic Book Fairs! A design intern working with Tangerine Press will have the opportunity to work closely with the art director and seasoned design team, and to gain professional experience working in a specialty art department that creates books, stationery, and school supplies!
Program Dates: June 12, 2023 – August 4, 2023 (8 weeks)
Location: REMOTE, paid internship opportunity, with the Tangerine Press Art Dept located in Florida. A company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.
Weekly schedule: Monday-Thursday from 9-5pm
Pay rate: $18.
Your Responsibilities:
- Work closely with and assist the Art Department on several different phases of book and product creation, and its development. Daily tasks will include basic file set-up and layout creation, navigating the review process, handling text and design corrections, digital file archival support, and some creative design work.
- Participation in weekly production meetings with the larger team, smaller staff meetings, virtual training sessions, and the possibility of an in-person, on-boarding day with the art department, held in the Scholastic Book Fairs office in Lake Mary, Florida, so you can get to know the team!
Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT
- Solid knowledge and experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Basic knowledge of graphic design fundamentals such as layout, typography and color theory
- Portfolio of graphic design work
- Enthusiasm for children’s books and/or product development
Who you are:
- Current undergrad student approaching graduation, recent graduate, or workforce ready
- Interested in exploring a career in book publishing and graphic design
- Interested in print production and digital assets
- Knowledge or interest in photo retouching
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and contribute creatively
Qualifications
N/A
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Temporary
Job Family Group:
Temp Employee
Location Region/State:
Florida
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