Art Director Intern (Summer 2024)

Weber Shandwick

May 3

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Creative Arts & Fashion
Chicago

Requirements

Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes. We want someone who can think in terms of acts not ads – we want ideas that spark conversation and resonate with our audiences
Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next
Hustle: You’re a creative ninja. You bring fresh thinking, elevated creativity and great ideas to every assignment
Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly
Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well
Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is a must
Technical: Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Knowledge of After Effects is a plus
Dynamic: Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment
Spark: Understand what sets you apart
The ideal candidate must be a college graduate by the start of the internship or have demonstrated transferrable skills
Must be available to work 40 hours a week from June-October

Responsibilities

Create production-ready designs and layouts, establish the look/tone/feel for campaigns and executions, and convey ideas through well-designed presentations
In all social media-specific concepts, be sure to understand various execution formats and incorporate creative/design/layout best practices for various social media networks including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn and YouTube
Translate video story ideas into visual sequences through storyboards, mood boards, etc.
Ensure all visual design adheres to existing brand guidelines
Be proactive and deliver assignments on-time
Work across a fully integrated team with client experience, project managers, strategy, analytics, etc.
Collaborate professionally and help maintain a positive work environment for all team members; will be asked on occasion to design presentation decks for team members in PPT
Track brands in traditional and social media
Concept and bring forward ideas that can tap into our audience and culture in an engaging and earned way

Weber Shandwick

We are the in-culture communications agency.

Entertainment & Media

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Weber Shandwick is the earned-first global communications agency. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, Weber Shandwick has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including being named to Ad Age’s A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also awarded PR Agency of the Year by Campaign US in 2021, honored as PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and ranked #1 on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, the firm was named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and was awarded PRWeek’s Purpose Agency of the Year in 2020 and 2021. Cumulatively, the firm has earned more than 150 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Weber Shandwick also received Honorable Mention (and the only PR agency) on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies in 2021. Part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), Weber Shandwick is the anchor agency within The Weber Shandwick Collective – the strategic communications and consulting network.