Graphic Designer Intern
Job Description
Rug & Kilim is looking for an Graphic Design Intern for our trade-only showroom in NYC. The primary responsibilities of the design intern will be to apprentice our Design department and contribute to the aesthetic of our high-end luxury website, contribute to rebranding and social media content, and develop marketing and email marketing materials. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist and develop print and digital advertisements under the supervision of our production team, or to contribute to our photography, photo-editing and retouching processes for Rug & Kilim’s high-end, handmade rug and textile lines. This position has scheduling flexibility and is open to college credit upon request. Interest in developing new rug collections and freelance, contract design services are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Consult with our Design department and Mr. Nazmiyal on developing graphic materials for our luxury website
- Create branding and marketing content for social media, email marketing campaigns, print and digital marketing opportunities
- Consult Mr. Nazmiyal on photography, photo-editing and retouching, and other projects
Requirements
- Currently enrolled pursuing/previously attained bachelor’s degree with a concentration(s) in graphic design, web design, illustration, photography, advertising, digital marketing, new media, or other related fields
- Key experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Must be able to commute to NYC showroom
- Creative, self motivated, personable, persuasive, and comfortable communicating in the high-end design industry
- Expert in photography and photo-editing best practices
- Portfolio of relevant design work highlighting key experience
- Social Media marketing experience is a plus
Experience
- Design
- Illustration
- Marketing
- Interior Design
- Fashion
- Photography
- Retouching
- Marketing
- Luxury Homes
- E-Commerce