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Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry! We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2024 across several of our different office locations andare currently seekinga Graphic Design Intern to join our team in Seattle. Our teams focus on projects including small and fast energy retrofits, data centers, large scale new construction, and strategic decarbonization efforts for campuses. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? Our B.L.U.E.(Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich)Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You'll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do. In this internship position we are looking for a talented, open, engaged Graphic Design Intern who is invested in the craft of design and the willingness to explore ideas. This person will work directly with our in-house design team, supporting the larger Marketing and Sales groups. The work itself will include: process and production work, illustration, icon creation, presentation design, layout design, as well as support with environmental graphics, brand development, and brand collateral. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with the full Adobe Suite, PowerPoint, as well as traditional drawing skills. Interest in photography and motion design is also welcome. This opportunity will offer the right candidate a unique view into an in-house design studio with an established brand that serves multiple clients and a diverse range of projects. The studio is driven by strong fundamentals in design theory, principles, and craft while also recognizing the needs and demands of a high-volume, quick return output. We are a passionate team that loves what we do and loves collaborating. We strive to create an open and inviting environment where all voices are given space and creativity is valued. What we lookfor in our Graphic Design Interns: Junior standing students or higher with availability in Summer 2023 (May/June start until August/September) Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft PowerPoint Photography, Motion Design, HTML a plus, but not required Excellent layout, composition, typography skills Strong illustration skills Visual storyteller Ability to work within an established brand framework Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and analytical skills Demonstrated interest in design, design theory and design thinking Collaborative, positive, and curious mindsets Must be 18 years of age or older What are our Graphic Design Interns responsible for: Asset production and process Layout design Presentation layout/design Icon creation Illustration Image research Environmental Graphics support Asset Management Ads and/or other marketing materials If you're passionate about design and sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply. <