Graphic & Digital Design Internship (Summer)

  • Intern

Company Description

Grand Rapids Sport & Social Club is perfect for the Grand Rapids 21 and up, professionals.  We offer a unique opportunity to meet other physically and socially active individuals. Ideal for people who may have recently moved to the Grand Rapids area or just looking for a reason to get out of the house on a weekday!  From Dodgeball, Kickball, to Flag Football, everything we do is coed!

 

How We Do It

Coed teams play fun, non-competitive games of  coed sports. After each game we all meet at our partnered bar for our club's social happy hour(s), where we'll receive substantial drink and food discounts! 

GRSSC is for people who like sports, but LOVE to socialize!  GRSSC keeps you active, introduces you to tons of new friends, and gets you out of the house on week nights.  Grand Rapids Sport & Social Club is where Grand Rapids comes to play!

Job Description

• Create graphics and design layouts for print ads, flyers, email newsletters, the GRSSC homepage, blog, and social media accounts

• Collaborate with the marketing department and support campaigns with design solutions

• Learn from industry leading designers, how to apply design theory to marketing campaigns and advance techniques for software ranging from Adobe Illustrator, Corel, and Picasa to make pixel perfect illustrations 

• Incorporate UI/UX best practices in website design and layout, and adapt designs for mobile formats

• Assisting in managing day to day operations in the office

• Establishing a relationship with vendors, facilities, and the community to support our growing brand

• Creating a social experience and environment for league members

• Develop new paths and opportunities for sponsorship

• Attend league social events

Qualifications

Successful candidates will come to the role with a strong background in graphic arts:

• Prior experience creating graphics and a solid grasp of design concepts

• Comfort working in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Corel, and Illustrator

• Enthusiasm for the design process and attentiveness to different project goals

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor or Master degree in a related field

• Ability to use or, learn to use, various computer software programs 

• Detail oriented •Ability to work as part of, and lead a team that collaborates effectively with colleagues

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Knowledge of standard practices and demonstrated experiences in event management, hospitality & tourism and/or special events administration

• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm; strong communication and presentation skills

• Analytic skills to: identify problems, assess alternatives, and render consistent, logical decisions

• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced life choices

• Extremely outgoing & Energetic

• Be willing and reliable to work variable hours

Additional Information

•Interns will be eligible for course credit designated by their University/College.

•Internship will be unpaid, however all Interns will be eligible to register for a free season with GRSSC upon completion of their internship.

•Internship from April-August