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　　ABOUT HALLMARK’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAMWe need sharp, energetic people to help us create, engineer, market, and deliver our products worldwide. Hallmark offers summer internships for students pursuing degrees in areas such as Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Graphic Design, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Illustration, Communications, Creative Writing, Engineering, Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Data Science, Computer Science and more! Hallmark’s internship program is held annually, starting late May and ending in early August, and provides the valuable opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to meaningful projects in a corporate creative environment. In addition, you will gain exposure to Hallmark leadership, learn more about our products and initiatives, connect with employees and interns from other disciplines, and enjoy what life is like in the Kansas City metro area.  

　　POSITION OVERVIEWHallmark’s eCommerce Image Studio provides image content for Hallmark.com and other online retailers to support Hallmark’s rapidly growing eCommerce presence and digital acceleration strategies. This team is responsible for bringing thousands of products to life across a variety of retailers. We strive to put the best representation of Hallmark’s products in front of the consumer.

　　As a Digital 3D Photorealistic Artist Intern at Hallmark, you’ll create detailed, photorealistic rendered images of products for Hallmark’s eCommerce Image Studio to support Hallmark’s retail needs. You will create 3D objects using various modeling techniques, build materials and textures, and create realistic lighting for products and environment. You’ll also be expected to create and design rich, realistic product environments combining objects that complement product. Your role will bridge the gap between consumers and their devices to showcase exactly what consumers can expect when purchasing from Hallmark’s wide range of products.

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONSThe following is required to be considered for this role: 

　　Currently pursuing a degree in a visual creative field with a graduation date of December 2024 or May/June 2025. You must state your targeted graduation date (month and year) on your resume, or you will not be considered.

　　Experience using a digital 3D modeling program (Blender,  Maya, ZBrush, Modo, Cinema 4D, etc.)

　　Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSYour resume and portfolio will stand out if you have:

　　A portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create and render photorealistic images

　　Prior internship or work experience in a professional creative role

　　Self-starter, curious, and willing to learn

　　Highly collaborative with excellent problem-solving skills

　　Awareness of technology, consumer, digital retail, and design trends

　　Strong organization and time-management skills

　　Portfolio images that demonstrate any additional creative and/or technical skills (interactive design skills, web design skills, concept sketching skills, etc.). 

　　 ADDITIONAL DETAILS Our 2024 Internship opportunities will hybrid. Office days will be determined based on the on the needs of the project and the team. Internship program dates are Monday May 20, 2024–Friday, August 9, 2024 (12 weeks). We sincerely appreciate your interest in our program! 

　　APPLICATION DEADLINE The final deadline for all applications is 5PM CST on March 1st, 2024.  

　　Interested? Follow the application instructions below to apply!

　　APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

　　To be considered, you must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.  

　　An uploaded portfolio is also required for this position. Your portfolio should be compiled into one PDF document that is no larger than 5 MB, and uploaded with your resume. If your portfolio file size is above the 5MB limit, you can submit a one-page overview (ex) (https://dvfhg2ep2o4ho.cloudfront.net/Portfolio+Sample+Sheet.jpg) of your work.

　　In addition, you can submit a URL to a portfolio website or social media site displaying your portfolio, but only as a supplement to your uploaded portfolio or one-page overview.

　　In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.  

　　ABOUT HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important  

　　For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That’s why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand (https://www.hallmark.com/) . It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark’s second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!  

　　When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team, even in a remote/hybrid work environment. In the day-to-day, we’ll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We’ll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.  

　　Our culture (https://corporate.hallmark.com/culture/hallmark-family/) of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We’re seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives–like yours.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)