Graphic Design Intern

Fall 2013

Reboot is a social enterprise working to improve governance and international development. Around the world, we are pioneering new models of engagement between citizens and public institutions. We help governments, international donors, NGOs, and others to become more responsive to the communities they serve. In our work, we bring the power of great design to the challenges of our times. By aligning the resources of world-shaping institutions with the needs of the people they serve, we design and implement solutions to improve human development the world over.

Reboot’s Communications Design team is currently seeking a Graphic Design Intern (Fall) who is an inspired visual communicator, with a passion for using their design skills to change the world. This internship runs from September through December 2013.

If this position is for you, you are both creative and analytical. You can rally others in pursuit of a big-picture vision, but you also put in the hours to painstakingly nitpick over the details until they’re right. You want to take the skills you’ve learned in school and apply them to the work of hard-hitting world betterment. You’re excited about contributing to a growing team of inspiring change-makers.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creative visual design process for various internal and client projects, in close collaboration with our program, content and design teams;
• Create clear, compelling print and digital materials to present complex qualitative and quantitative data and concepts;
• Maintain company photo library and support photo editing, intake and archiving processes;
• Develop templates for communications collateral, including proposals and presentations;
• Contribute to maintenance and upkeep of company website;
• Support Reboot’s efforts to establish and maintain consistent brand standards.

Successful candidates will have:

• A burning passion for visual design;
• Noted experience with print and web-based design;
• Great attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to transform complex data into persuasive infographics;
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator;
• Experience using and updating WordPress websites
• Ace verbal and written communication skills;
• The desire to join a fast-paced team and contribute on day one;
• A genuine passion for and understanding of Reboot’s unique vision and approach;
• A team-oriented positive approach and genuine interest in contributing our multi-disciplinary team of delightful, hardworking people;
• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field;
• Familiarity with Adobe Bridge, Lightroom, AfterEffects and/or Final Cut Pro is a plus.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolios/work samples, and three professional references through our online application system below. Only completed applications will be considered. If you are unable to access the form below, please follow this link.

We are happy to take questions about our organization or the position available. Inquiries can be sent to creative.careers AT theReboot DOT org. Due to the volume of emails we receive, we cannot guarantee that all inquires regarding this role will be responded to. Thank you for your understanding.