Are you passionate about graphic design and eager to gain hands-on experience in NYC's creative scene? Join us this summer as our graphic design intern! We're looking for someone with a particular interest in animation, video editing, and/or web design and who also wants a well-rounded marketing agency experience.
WHY SIDECAR?
We are a full-service, independent creative agency specializing in the fun and fast-paced drinks industry. We work with some of the world’s most exciting brands, and our specialism has helped us stand out in the advertising world. Our expertise is crafting strategic brand foundations and transforming them into dynamic visual identities, engaging experiences, and integrated campaigns. We work alongside our clients to build customized solutions to their unique brand challenges, helping them navigate the cluttered back bars and bar carts of the world.
If you want to get exposed to real brands, work, and people - Sidecar’s the agency for you.
We are made up of people you’d like to have a drink with. Fun-loving, hard-working, creative thinkers who have come together to shake up the industry and help build an agency we are all proud to work at. Headquartered in NYC with a global network from London to LA, Sidecar’s here to turn heads & fill glasses.
IS THIS YOU?
- A recent college graduate looking to experience the fast-paced life of a creative agency.
- A spirited go-getter who is passionate about graphic design and has the foundational knowledge of the design process, from concept to final deliverable.
- Someone who is interested in animation, video editing, and web design and wants to hone those skills.
- A team player ready to seize the many and varied opportunities we can offer, from supporting internal initiatives, participating in brainstorms, and assisting with client work.
INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Real Work & Real Skills - You will be an integrated part of the design team, getting exposed to a variety of work. You will also get training on the processes and tangible skills needed for a designer at an agency (e.g. how to prepare files for print, how to interpret a brief, etc)
- Lunch & Learns - Gain an understanding of all aspects of our agency from members of different disciplines. From learning how a creative idea is developed to finding out exactly what a strategist does, you will get to ask all the agency questions you’ve been wondering.
- Cultural Spend Stipend - Explore the drinks industry firsthand. Receive a monthly stipend to attend local brand events and present recaps to the Sidecar team.
WHAT YOU NEED
- A bachelor’s degree in graphic design (or similar area of study)
- A diverse portfolio showcasing strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Some experience in digital design, animation, and video editing, utilizing programs such as After Effects, Premier Pro, and/or Figma.
- Ability to communicate design ideas and present them thoughtfully.
- Technology savviness - be able to pick up new tools quickly (must be able to use an Apple Mac)
- A positive attitude and a drive to learn! Also, to have fun. We work in drinks, after all.
- Must be 21+ years old by the start of the internship.
TO APPLY
Submit your resume, portfolio, and your answer to this question: If you were a drink, what would you be and why?
PROGRAM DETAILS
- 10 Weeks (June 17 - Aug 22, 2024)
- Monday - Thursday (32-hour weeks)
- Hybrid Schedule (Mon, Wed, Thurs in office)
- $20 per hour
