Graphic Design Intern

Position Overview

Overdrive Interactive is a Boston-based digital agency with a unique blend of strategic, media, creative and technical services that represent the model many agencies strive to become in today’s competitive environment. As an intern, you will gain exposure to online advertising, search marketing, social media, mobile, digital creative, analytics, and more while becoming an integral part of a team that supports some of the world’s leading companies. Interested? Find out more at www.overdriveinteractive.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design support for the Creative Department.
• Contribute to the design and execution of images for websites, digital advertising, social media, PowerPoint presentations, and emails.
• Make everything that comes across your desk beautiful, clear, and motivating.
• Learn about digital design best practices and become fluent in today's tools and software.
• Occasionally write for Overdrive’s digital marketing blog, discussing industry trends and news.
• Complete special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Senior undergraduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Able to devote 15-20 hours per week at Overdrive.
• This is an unpaid internship for college credit.
• On-site position at our Boston-Allston office.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite products including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Basic knowledge of executing designs in an online environment (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Passion for clean design, typography, and color theory with a desire to solve problems innovatively and learn continuously.
• Exceptional communication skills, strong analytical skills, and a solid work ethic.
• Experience presenting and communicating design ideas and project goals.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to explore new technologies, programs, and techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Great time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Sketch is a plus.
• Knowledge of social media marketing and design for the ever-changing social environment is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to work with leading companies in digital marketing.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative agency environment.
• Training to become an expert interactive marketer.
• Potential for future career growth within the company.