Design Intern

Company Description

Hyperquake is an independent creative strategy, branding, and experience design marketing agency founded in 1986, with locations in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, and Brooklyn. We specialize in strategic innovation, branded experiences, and scaling organizations for growth, working with companies ranging from small startups to global enterprises. Hyperquake builds ambitious brands and experiences for those eager to activate a vision.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Fall Design Internship at Hyperquake in Cincinnati, OH. Interns will be actively involved in graphic design, research, graphics creation and other design related opportunities. They will work on a variety of design projects and collaborate with the team both in-person and remotely.

Brand Design Interns have the ability to concept, design and assist in the strategy and production/development of brand identity and packaging solutions for global, national, and regional consumer brands, with an emphasis on setting a standard for creative innovation and excellence of execution. The Intern works collaboratively with the Strategy and Client teams to ensure that creative decisions result in progressive, sophisticated and appropriate design experiences. The ideal candidate will have outstanding conceptual and execution abilities, will work effectively in a team environment, and will have a sound understanding of technological and strategic considerations.

Hyperquake looks for students with great portfolios, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to learn as much as they can about design and related industries. Successful candidates will be knowledgeable and passionate about what Hyperquake does, aware of new trends and techniques, and jump into our work culture with a great attitude and lots of flexibility.

Qualifications

• Graphic Design and Graphics skills
• Well designed portfolio, including project work and creative process
• Prior internship experience or similar experience preferred
• Experience in research
• Ability to apply feedback
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and work assignments
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills