UIP: Creative Services Intern

The Internship
Position Summary: Creative Services interns support graphic design and photography efforts for all Enrollment Management departments, including student recruitment, yield, enrollment, and retention initiatives. In this role, interns will work on high-exposure print and digital projects, reaching thousands of students and families throughout the year. Interns may also assist with photography and collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team on other content creation as needed. Primary Job Duties: - Design print materials and digital assets to support recruitment and enrollment efforts, meeting all internal visual standards. - Develop and execute original design concepts in alignment with UNC Charlotte brand guidelines. - Use the Adobe Creative Suite products to complete projects, including Illustrator and InDesign. Additional experience with Lightroom and Photoshop are preferred. - Collaborate with campus partners and manage projects through the team’s project management system. - Assist with the creation of custom illustrations and promotional items as needed. - Assist with other content creation and creative efforts as needed to support the work of Enrollment Management.

Learning Experience
Upon completion of the internship, Creative Services Interns will be able to... - Apply foundational design principles on a range of print and digital projects - Articulate design concepts, creative decision making, and feedback - Develop a thorough knowledge of design and visual arts concepts, software and technologies - Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including ideation, client communication, creative execution, delivery, and reflection - Develop positive relationships with campus partners by listening, offering strategic suggestions, and responding to needs - Gain experience using photo, video, and lighting equipment - Represent your expertise to clients in select creative briefing meetings - Collaborate effectively with professional staff and other student interns

Outcomes
Expected outcomes of the internship include... - Completion of 40-50 creative projects across print, digital, and promotional mediums, resulting in 10-15k individual prints for target audiences. - Participation in EPC-organized networking opportunities with other creative professionals across campus. - Ability to clearly articulate design thinking, creative decision making, feedback, and results - Strengthened professional identity and development of a unique point of view - Development in all career competencies encouraged by the University Career Center, including critical thinking, communication, teamwork, technology, leadership, professionalism, self-development, and engagement across perspectives. On-Campus Employment (UNC Charlotte Departments Only) UNC Charlotte Career Center