Chicago Design Firm Graphic
Manifest Digital is looking to fill their ranks with a group of interns that show initiative, intelligence, and a talent for having a good time. We are an interactive agency downtown with a unique ability to spark lively conversation, connection and exchange. We apply a multi-dimensional technique that results in clear and powerful insights. Our perspective is honest and unbiased, helping people and companies connect in more meaningful ways.
Design Intern
As a design intern you will be given valuable real-world experience with interactive design and assisting the creative team. Detail and organization are a must topped with the ability to work with a team or independently when needed. You will be considered an integral part of the creative team and your ideas and input on projects will be valued. You will be assisting with website designs, banner ad designs, and additional production design tasks to help out other designers. We will need a commitment of at least 20 hours per week from you, divided however you choose.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in visual arts preferred or in school majoring in visual arts
Excellent visual and verbal communication and able to work across teams or on an independent basis
Must be familiar with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat. Flash, HTML, and CSS are pluses.
Experience with After Effects is a plus. Experience with Maya makes you a rock star.
Please provide
Your resume (required)
A portfolio (required)
Any examples of design relevant to interactive design or other inline media
Development Intern
As a development intern, you will be working with a advanced team of Flash developers. You will be assisting with QA, debugging code, and writing code when necessary. You’ll be given the unique opportunity to learn industry standards in interactive development with Flash. Banners and micro-sites are some of the projects you will be working on. Occasionally, you may be asked to make a coffee run. You will also be given a cool nickname.
Requirements
Experience with Flash Actionscript 2.0 and 3.0
Knowledge of photoshop and Illustrator
Animation skills in Flash and After Effects
Encyclopedia of movie trivia helps
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, JAVA are a huge plus
Experience with tween plug-ins for Flash make you a rock star
Please provide
A resume (required)
Portfolio
Banners, websites, or web applications you’ve developed
Social Media Intern
As a social media intern you will be supporting our community and engagement efforts. You’ll have the opportunity to learn how to use the latest and greatest industry tools and processes in social media. You will also have the opportunity to provide insights for our clients’ brand-related online activities. This unpaid position will be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis subject to available work load. For part-time role, you will be required to work at least two days a week which can be flexible.
Requirements
A love of learning
An independent thinker who’s not afraid to show initiative
Witty conversational/people person
Proficient writing skills as you will be responsible for creating content for various marketing channels (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, andWord
Close attention to detail
Practical knowledge of and experience with social applications (Twitter, Digg, Facebook, etc)
Please provide
Your resume (required)
Linkedin profile
Writing examples (blogs, tweets, articles, etc.)
Your Facebook/Twitter account(s)
Your blog(s)
Any other examples of social media success (client campaigns, custom Facebook pages, iPhone apps, etc.)
Benefits that come with the job:
Great group of people to work with
Excellent facilities with 2 bars inside
Wide variety of clients and projects from insurance agencies to movie studios and video games
Fast growing company and you could be a part of it
We believe in working hard and playing harder
Free beer, soda and bottled water. Sometimes you can hustle free snacks and coffee from employees
For further information or to submit a resume and set up an interview please email
internships at manifestdigital dot com
