2024-2025 Yearlong Human Resources Marketing Graphic Design Intern - ( 2400000A )
Description
Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Human Resources department’s HR Marketing, Outreach & Engagement unit, interns will:
Work with the team to develop visual marketing assets for various projects such as engagement events, employee spotlights, and marketing campaigns.
Draft various design ideas aligned with the CTA brand principles, present them, gain feedback, re-design, and provide final products under deadlines.
Design marketing campaigns related to HR recruitment efforts.
Assist with creating animated graphics for CTA marketing initiatives.
Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)
Qualifications
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Preferred Major(s): Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual Communications, Illustration, Digital Media Arts
Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Physical Requirements:
The demands associated with the normal office environment
Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Good organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively
Proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro and InDesign is essential; familiarity with both digital, animation and print design processes is a plus
Understanding of typography principles, the ability to effectively use fonts, and color principles (including how to apply them in design
Awareness of current design trends and technologies in the graphic design field
Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills to generate innovative design solutions
Willingness to collaborate with team members and accept feedback
Additional Details: Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job : Internship
Job Posting : Jan 12, 2024, 1:51:07 PM
Position Type: : Part-time Temporary (PTT)
Req ID: 2400000A