Summer 2024 Structural Design Intern

The Imagine Group is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic interns who are eager to learn. We have internships available in various departments of our exciting and fast-paced visual communication organization. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Imagine works with consumer and entertainment brands to combine cutting-edge printing technology with the latest communication trends to deliver expert made and strategic worldwide campaigns and messaging. As an intern at Imagine, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on creative and production capabilities all under one roof.

As a Packaging Design Intern you will gain vital experience learning and working with a fast-paced creative and print production agency for the entertainment industry. You will gain insight into the creative efforts of a dynamic creative department. You'll have the opportunity to be a part of the initial process of a creative project and be able to see the project all the way through to its final stages. An internship with Imagine means hands-on, real-life experience learning from experts in the field of creative branding and print production.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the creative arts, be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, ambitious, and have superb organizational abilities. Internship will be based out of our Grayslake office. This is an onsite role.

We look forward to receiving your interest in our Summer 2024 Internship program. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at the contact information provided!

Knowlege and skills you will gain:

• Contributes to operating efficiency of the creative department by recommending and following new and existing procedures
• Serves customers by creating, developing graphics, designs, layouts that are print or web ready
• Deign for a variety of media and platforms including print, corrugated, grand format
• Participates in creative research by following client goals and marketing strategies, and working with sales to find solution for clients; creating innovative designs, concepts, and presentations
• Maintains info by maintaining supplied files, e-mails, conversations, and info from clients and the sales department
• Accomplishes consistent creative applications by following creative department standards
• Accomplishes quality service by following organization standards
• Verifies creative results by reviewing projects, sales and customer feedback; conducting audits of the creative design production
• Maintains product quality and project consistency by evaluating outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating marketing trends; anticipating requirements
• Completes projects by compiling information and working within the timetables set; offering feedback to the Creative manager, sales and clients so realistic timetables can be set

Minimum Requirements of Position:

• High School Diploma and currently enrolled in a Graphic Design, Communications or Marketing education program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, Creative Suite
• Experience with AutoCAD strongly preferred

Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion are not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.