The Digital Media and Graphic Design Intern will assist the Graphic Design team with a variety of print, digital, social media and visual communication projects for the PA House Democratic Caucus. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating professional designs while working in a fast-paced legislative communications environment. This position is 100% onsite and is not eligible for Telework.

• Reports to the Graphic Design Supervisor and works with members of the Graphic Design team and other Legislative Communications Office staff.
• Assist with the preparation of graphics and layouts for newsletters, postcards, flyers, social media, signage and other communications materials.
• Assist with design projects for constituent outreach events, including social media graphics, flyers, banners, programs and table signage.
• Assist with the design and updating of brochures, books, business cards, certificates, citations, forms, presentation graphics and other print materials.
• Make revisions to designs based on feedback from the Graphic Design Supervisor and team members.
• Prepare files for digital and print production using established department guidelines.
• Assist with organizing project files, proofs and other design materials.
• Learn and follow established branding, typography, proofreading and production standards.
• Provide general support to the Graphic Design team and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of design principles, typography and digital/print production.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, proofreading skills and willingness to learn.
• Creative, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus and ability to adjust focus ability to read and interpret documents on a computer screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is occasionally exposed to the moving mechanical parts of office equipment.