Company Overview
Agency EA, a part of EA Collective, is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning experiential marketing agency specializing in live, virtual, and hybrid experiences for global brands. Known for its ability to blend strategy, creativity, and flawless execution, Agency EA partners with clients to bring their brands to life through impactful events, immersive environments, and engaging digital activations. As the flagship agency of EA Collective, Agency EA benefits from the broader collective’s creative resources and industry-leading expertise to innovate and deliver unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences and achieve business objectives.
We are looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. A place of acceptance and open dialogue, we strive to foster a culture where differences are not just valued, but celebrated. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive community.
Summary
The EA Creative Department is looking for a graphic designer to join the team for a 3 month summer internship! The designer must possess the ability to design for a wide range of projects that include logo and identity design, web design, presentations and layout, large-scale environmentals, various print collateral, digital content and animation. This is a paid opportunity, and eligible for applicable college credit.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting all areas of design from conception to completion as required for a multitude of project types as listed above.
- Highly collaborative designer who works closely with and under the guidance of Graphic Designers, Art Directors & Creative Directors.
- Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions.
- Assists in archiving and maintaining digital files, project hard copies, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, historical collateral samples, and other client materials and resources.
- Monitors, understands and shares the latest design trends.
- Promotes superior file management and organizational methodology following department guidelines.
- Reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and/or Art Director.
Qualifications:
- 0-1 years of experience
- Pursuing a BA or equivalent in design-focused major (graphic design, fine arts, advertising).
- High proficiency in:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign, After Effects)
- Apple Keynote & Microsoft Powerpoint
- Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Sheets)
- A portfolio of design samples that demonstrate applicable spec work.
- Strong conceptual abilities (developing ideas/concepts individually and as part of a team).
- Ability to properly setup files for print based on vendor specifications/needs.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once, designing for a wide range of brands, audiences and industries.
- Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong active listening skills — the ability to interpret information and turn it into actionable next steps
- Must be self-motivated, proactive, a clear communicator, highly organized, detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
Terms
- Candidates must be able to work from River North Chicago office at least 3 days a week.
- This position will be local to the Chicago area within a hybrid model of working in-office on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays and work from home on two days. Agency EA is located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Compensation is $17/hour.
- Credits: This is eligible for college credit, depending on university requirements.
- Duration: Spring - Summer Internship (start date flexible, schedule to be determined in consideration of any school requirements) - possibility of extension based on project needs.
