Babylon is a multicultural site which integrates non-Irish people into Ireland. We have four main components: Informational content, radio, fresh journalistic content and events. The internship is for a minimum period of three months and the position is unpaid at the moment. It is an exciting opportunity for those who are looking for some hands-on experience.
We are currently looking for a Graphic Design Intern to join our rapidly growing organization. As a Graphic Designer, you will work very closely with our Journalist and social media teams to support them with multimedia graphics, promotional images, email design, and website graphics. This position requires the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, hands-on, outstanding communication skills, creativity, self-motivation, and experience working with multimedia formats.
Responsibilities:
- Use photo and video editing software, and layout software to create designs, photos and videos for social media platforms.
- Create visual elements such as logos, original images, and to help deliver a message
- Design layouts, including the selection of colors, images, and typefaces
- Review designs for errors before posting them on websites or social media platforms
- Communicate effectively, collaborate, and work with Journalists, Web development and social media teams.
- Working in an agile environment should be able to understand the priorities, estimate and deliver the work on time
Requirements:
Essential:
- The candidate should have strong proficiency with Photoshop.
- Strong knowledge of colors, fonts, layouts, and other design elements to communicate creative concepts.
- Ability to create pixel-perfect digital assets for web and social media.
- Detail-oriented and ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Proficiency with Google products (Gmail, Google calendar and Google drive)
- Intermediate level of verbal, presentation and communication skills in English.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize design requests.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Graphic Designer.
- Experience in using Trello
If you find this opportunity suitable for you, send us your CV today. All applications will be considered.