Graphic Design Intern (Unpaid) - USA
Description
## About Jolly Grid
Jolly Grid is dedicated to unleashing creativity through thoughtfully designed coloring content that brings joy to people of all ages. We provide a platform where users can discover the joy of coloring and activities with free resources, download entire books instantly, and engage with a community of creative minds.
## Our Mission
To make creativity accessible to everyone through high-quality coloring content that inspires and delights. We believe in fostering creativity, promoting mindfulness, and bringing joy to people's lives through art.
## Position Overview
We are looking for a creative Graphic Design Intern to join our team. You will work directly with the founder to create stunning visual content, from intricate coloring pages to engaging marketing assets. This is a hands-on role where you will have the freedom to explore your artistic style while contributing to a growing creative platform.
Note: This is an unpaid internship position designed for educational purposes.
Requirements
## Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related degree program.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Experience with vector art and illustration is a strong plus.
- A portfolio showcasing your creativity and design skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
Benefits
## What You Will Do & Learn
- Content Creation: Design high-quality coloring pages, activity sheets, and book covers that align with our brand aesthetic.
- Marketing Assets: Create eye-catching graphics for social media, email newsletters, and website banners.
- Brand Identity: Help evolve and maintain our visual identity across all digital touchpoints.
- UI/UX Support: Collaborate on improving the visual design of our website and interactive tools.
- Portfolio Building: Build a diverse portfolio of published work that reaches a real audience.
## Unpaid Internship Compliance & Educational Benefits
This internship is designed to meet the criteria for an unpaid internship as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The position is for the primary benefit of the intern.
Key Compliance Points:
1. Educational Environment: The internship provides training similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the creative process in an early-stage startup.
2. No Compensation Expectation: The intern and Jolly Grid understand that there is no expectation of compensation.
3. Academic Credit: We strongly encourage and will support interns in receiving academic credit for this internship. We are happy to work with your university's career center to complete necessary documentation.
4. Academic Calendar: The internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments and corresponds to the academic calendar.
5. Duration: The duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning (e.g., one semester or summer term).
6. No Displacement: The intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. No Job Entitlement: The intern and Jolly Grid understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.