Post Graduate Design Intern

About us: Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves.

At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.

We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:

Inclusion Always

Growth Mindset

Team Empowerment

Fierce Distinction

We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

We are based in San Francisco, with offices in New York, Boston, and Chicago. However, we are also open to hiring in the following states: Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.

As a member of the Creative team at Highwire, this intern position will be part of our national design team. The work will include creating assets for various visual communications, including social graphics, presentations, infographics, UI/UX design, illustrations, logos, banner campaigns, style guides, brand development, and more. The position requires an original thinker skilled at forming creative and strategic concepts and bringing them to life visually. Successful candidates will collaborate well across our team and understand the balance and problem-solving required to produce solid creative work that meets our objectives. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate who earned their BFA or BA in Graphic Design, Visual Design or Motion Design. This position calls for a hands-on multitasker with a strong sense of concept development, layout, color, and typography. Your day-to-day will involve helping create eye-catching social media content and assisting the Creative team with enhancing internal branding. You’ll find yourself regularly communicating with your direct manager and colleagues, proposing ideas to teams to solve client issues or requests, collaborating with senior designers on developing materials for multi-faceted campaigns, staying up to date with the latest industry design trends and standards, and producing solid creative work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Graphic design degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2yrs of professional experience
• Provide a compelling portfolio showcasing a range of graphic design work and the process behind those pieces
• Design and develop projects from concept to production
• Understand knowledge of fundamental design principles such as color theory, typography, composition, and branding
• Maintain files in digital assets management system
• Strong project and process management skills
• Excellent technical/computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player yet able to work independently
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and deadline-driven environment
• Must be autonomous and pro-active

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with Figma
• Experience in presentation design using InDesign, Google Slides or PowerPoint
• Capable of incorporating feedback and direction
• Capable of working with and reporting to senior management
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)

$18 - $20 an hour

This is a six-month paid internship. Successful interns may be offered full-time employment (we’re rooting for you!).

The duties delineated above will vary depending on the needs of each specific account, and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This individual will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisors.

We are actively seeking candidates who possess a genuine passion for tech PR and are excited to expand our team. As we continue to grow our agency, we are proactively building a pipeline of exceptional individuals to connect with and consider for future opportunities.

If you are enthusiastic about the world of tech PR and are eager to embark on a rewarding career in this field, we encourage you to start the conversation by applying today. We value your interest in our agency and look forward to hearing from you.

Apply now and let's explore the possibilities together!

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