Product Design Intern - Winter 2024

We work with small brands to create thoughtful products to sell direct to consumer and also through a variety of wholesale channels. We work at a fast pace and have lots of fun along the way. After many requests, we're starting a new intern program for college students pursuing applicable degrees during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. This is an extraordinary opportunity to gain hands-on experience and to learn from an amazing team. We're looking for ambitious, creative forward thinkers to learn from, engage with, and contribute to our team. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!

*This is for an in-office internship. At this time we are not able to allow for remote interns.

Please note: This is an unpaid opportunity and intended for academic credit, preferred junior or senior level standing. Please submit a resume and a cover letter sharing why you're interested in working with Inked. The term will coincide with the winter semester, and those with outstanding performance may be invited to continue through the summer term.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with Product Design Manager and Lead Production Designer to plan and create monthly kit and retail items.
• Merge ideas about color, pattern, and shape into cohesive themes for products.
• Create fresh, original designs that emulate and complement our Brand Partner's signature styles.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to ensure quality control and design integrity of final product; work within manufacturer's specifications.
• Produce and test product prototypes.
• Conceptualize products and design.
• Understand technological elements and constraints.
• Offer creative and innovative problem-solving.
• Ensure the brand vision and identity are consistently translated in all design assets.
• Obtain team approval by presenting final layouts and illustrations; responding to internal commentary and requests.
• Stay current on industry trends and report recommendations to the team.
  
• Translate corporate strategies into compelling and innovative creative concepts that engage the consumer, drive traffic, sales and continue to build the brand's relevance and desirability.
• Contribute to and support a positive, creative, and collaborative culture.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Currently pursuing your BA or BFA in graphic design or related fields.
• Mac proficient.
• Creative and innovative mind.
• Proficientin Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in Illustrator.
• Seeks out and responds well to feedback and art direction and is results-oriented; flexible and able to be coached.
• Experience with 3D mockups is a plus.
• Previous packaging experience is a plus.
• Organizational Skills - Demonstrates strong planning skills, prioritizing and managing conflicting demands to meet deadlines with high-quality projects; exhibits a high degree of independence managing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, often changing environment.
• Communication - Superbinterpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Clear and concise written and oral communication skills; some copywriting required. Builds relationships and works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail Orientation- Exhibits a high level of accuracy.
• Change Agility - Able to navigate successfully and positively in an environment where change occurs rapidly; flexible, observant, and learns quickly.
• Judgment and Decision Making- Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one; looks beyond things accepted as "given" to suggest creative approaches.
• Cultural Fit - Embodies and inspires a positive attitude, in support of our unique culture founded on the principles of excellence, respect, accountability, integrity, enjoyment, and diversity.