Graphic Design Intern - Opportunity to Make a Difference

Toledo Zoo Graphic Design Intern
Fall 2024 – Spring 2025

Role & Responsibilities

Build your portfolio and get creative at one of the top zoos in the country! The graphic design intern will work as part of the Creative Services team and report to the Director of Visual Communications. This position will be responsible for a range of projects, including but not limited to, print, digital, illustration, environmental design, purchase ordering, and production. Intern will assist in creating high-quality, visual content and be fully involved in the creative process through production. Projects created through this position will have the opportunity to be featured on Zoo grounds, events, social media platforms and toledozoo.org. This role will assist in visually supporting and enhancing our mission to: Enjoy. Inspire. Educate. Act.

Requirements

- Completed at least one year in a graphic design or visual communications design undergraduate program

- Submit a resume and digital portfolio of projects from college courses or previous internship programs

- Proficient in an iMac environment, Adobe Creative Suite and Office 365

- Understands layout, typography, hierarchy and adhering to brand standards

- Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines

- Excellent organization skills with digital filing systems

- Works well with a team and with others across multiple departments

- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Benefits

- Resume and portfolio builder

- College course credit (if applicable)

- Paid experience

- Opportunity to learn HTML & CSS

- Available for a minimum of 20 hrs/week, maximum 28 hrs/week

Internship dates

- August 12, 2024 – April 30, 2025

- Flexible scheduling hours (in office only) Monday - Friday

Include resume and link to portfolio in application.