Graphics Intern Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

HOURS: Minimum of 15 hours (flexible hours)

REPORTS TO: Art Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Pre-employment Screening: Background Check, Education Verification, Drug Test

We work with businesses and organizations of all kinds to provide them with personalized promotional products. A small part of their job is the biggest part of ours – that’s why one of our core values is to provide remarkable service. When you work here, you’ll be treated with the same level of respect and positive attitude.

As a graphic artist intern, you’ll be assisting the art department with creating and evaluating vector art for imprinting onto a variety of promotional items based on vendor and department specifications.

This internship is reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis to determine if 4imprint has the workload to continue the internship through the following semester.

Here’s what a typical day might look like. (These are the essential functions of the job). Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every 4imprint teammate on a daily basis: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, Humility.
• Create electronic images suitable for the imprinting of promotional items, as per instructions provided by our customer service department.

• Create artwork and assist with a variety of projects as needed for other departments.

• Create clean vector images from faxes, bitmapped images provided to us by the customer in a number of different electronic files.
• Typesetting and providing proofs for customers’ orders.
• Create various line illustrations from photos & items.
• Convert various file types into images usable in the creation of vector-based art.
• Alter existing images/layouts so they are able to be imprinted on a variety of other items.
• Assist in photography studio, as needed.

You might be a fit for this position if you are:

• A self-starter who takes initiative to solve problems and follow up.
• Friendly, tactful and professional in your communications on the phone, in person and in e-mail.
• A multi-tasker who is ready to act in any situation.
• Organized and focused on the details that matter.
• Someone with demonstrated computer-generated, production art skills/experience.

Required education/experience:

• Actively pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in Graphic Arts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic working knowledge of all production art related skills and terminology.
• Knowledge of imprinting methods and experience in the promotional products industry a plus.
• Please refer to the physical requirements form for details on the physical requirements of this role.

Work Environment:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands listed in this job description.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to enter data.

• Work will be performed at 4imprint, Oshkosh.

H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The following five drugs or classes of drugs will be tested for: 1) Marijuana (THC) 2) Cocaine Metabolites 3) Phencyclidine 4) Amphetamines (Class) 5) Opiate Metabolites.

4imprint has a drug-free workplace policy.
Equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.