Pearlfisher

Job Description

Design Intern, Pearlfisher New York (Must be graduating or have graduated already) Pearlfisher Pearlfisher is an independent brand design agency in London and New York. We create simpler, lighter, more desirable ideas for the future. With Futurists, Strategists, Designers and Realizers all observing, imagining and expressing change, we design for life. Design for life means understanding how people’s needs and desires are changing so that we can design for the lives we will all want to live. We invite you to join our collective of experts and enthusiasts and contribute to our ambitions through your creative & strategic excellence, business performance and contribution to our collaborative culture Our Collaborative Culture We don’t have a rigid process or procedure, but we do have a set of beliefs that guide and inform what we look for in “our people”. The belief that good ideas can come from anywhere and that everyone at Pearlfisher can create change for a better future. If you’re into ideas no matter how big or small, switched-on thinking, initiative-taking, following your gut and making things happen, then welcome to a world where being talented, ambitious, self-aware, empathetic and collaborative will take you far. Report to: The Design Intern will report to the Associate Design Director and Senior Designers Your overall remit: 2 month full time, in NYC area: Must be a recent graduate You will join our design team and produce bold, lucid and unexpected creative work for our global clients that demonstrate original conceptual thinking, passion, motivation, communication, self-awareness. We are looking for a diverse and beautiful portfolio that tells the story from idea generation to final results. We will provide regular mentoring, progress check-in, interview with Creative Directors. Specific responsibilities: • Create designs, campaigns, experiences • Prepare rough sketches, design concepts, final crafted art and assets • Work across mediums; identity, packaging, experiences, communications, campaigns, digital media, structure, environments • Collate mood boards, produce mock-ups, audits. • Support the team with ad hoc tasks Specific Skills: • A degree or equivalent qualification in a design discipline • A creative portfolio of work that is complementary to our field of work and that shows clear thinking, self-generated ideas and unrivalled creativity • Experience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign • Some previous work experience in a relevant field • Student or other awards would be a bonus • Knowledge of 3D, Web, Video a bonus Cultral behavior: • Develop strong working relationships • Contribute to the creative culture of the studio outside of project activities • Bring enthusiasm and energy to your role, and motivate those around you