Creative (Art) Inktern
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Job Description
About MullenLowe:
MullenLowe is an advertising agency that champions “positive dissatisfaction,” believing it fuels reinvention. They describe themselves as the most effective agency in the world (eleven years running), emphasizing innovation and adapting to constantly change, much like their mascot, the octopus. Their approach prioritizes creating work that’s emotionally resonant and impactful, moving beyond conventional advertising. They promote a hyper-flexible work environment.
Job Description: Creative (Art) Inktern
This internship offers a junior-level experience within MullenLowe’s Creative Department, the “heart of the agency.” Interns will be fully integrated into teams, working on live client briefs and projects. A key aspect of the internship is mentorship: each intern is paired with a senior creative and a buddy for guidance and learning. Interns are encouraged to participate in agency events and programming to foster networking and cultural understanding. The internship is hybrid/in-office, requiring local residence or relocation to Boston or New York.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with designers, art directors, and copywriters to develop and refine creative concepts across diverse advertising campaigns (corporate identity, logos, collateral, packaging, social media, websites, mobile apps).
• Focus on typography, photography, layout, and presentation quality.
• Work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Create high-quality illustrations that tell stories through evocative compositions.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (or in progress) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Prior advertising, marketing, or related experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Portfolio: An online portfolio showcasing work (student and/or spec work) is mandatory for application consideration.
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other Adobe Creative Suite applications. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Keynote, and Google G-Suite experience is preferred.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, attention to detail, critical thinking, a keen eye for design, proactive attitude, curiosity about the advertising/marketing industry.
Compensation: $18/hour. (The provided salary range is $18-$18 USD, suggesting limited variation based on experience and qualifications).
