As an Environmental Graphic Design Intern at Pophouse, you will join our creative team to assist with both small and large-scale projects to gain professional experience, hands-on knowledge and mentorship. Whether assisting with conceptual designs, file preparations, or participating in design charrettes, you will work as a fully collaborative member of our design team. Pophouse is looking for someone who is eager to learn and self-motivated. We are looking for reliable and detail-oriented team members to aid throughout the entire design process and work alongside our designers and partners.
About the role
- Assist in the conceptualization of custom environmental designs such as wayfinding, wallcoverings, large format prints and 3D installations.
- Assist in the creation of digital designs such as 3D renderings/mock-ups to convey concepts to clients.
- Modify and refine designs to conform to client specifications, budget, and fabrication limitations, or changes in design.
- Participate in design critiques and charrettes with design team and senior leadership.
- Prepare files for production in coordination with designers and design leadership.
- Collaborate with designers and leaders in brainstorm sessions, design briefs, and team projects.
About you
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in graphic design, industrial design, or related field from an accredited college or university
- Completion of your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of graduate program
- Submission of an online portfolio that demonstrates design process and innovative design solutions (website or PDF format, 4-6 work samples)
- Strong sense of concept development, layout, and current graphic design trends
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dimension)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- 3D Computer rendering skills a plus (SketchUp, and/or other modeling software)
- Graphic presentation and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
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Started in 2013,Pophouseis a full-scope design studio focused on the built environment. Located in Detroit, Michigan, we work on both commercial and residential projects with a specialty in workplace, hospitality, and retail as well as home office design. Our team of designers and strategists work to positivelyimpactpeople through interior, industrial, and environmental graphic design.
Leveraging industry research and business intelligence, we begin every project with a meaningful strategy that informs our design narrative. The design narrative is then carried through every aspect of the project including finishes, space plans, custom furniture, branding, wayfinding, signage, and artwork to transform the space into one that highlights culture, increases productivity, andoptimizesbusiness outcomes.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may bemodifiedat the discretion of thecompany at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Thecompany provides reasonableaccommodationsto qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance withapplicable state and federal laws. Applicantsrequiringreasonable accommodations in completing the application and/orparticipatingin the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, atCareers@Rocket.com.
