Graphic Design Intern

Organization Description:
The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce (EOCC) is committed to the growth and development of the area’s businesses and communities. The EOCC’s mission is to be the leading resource in business advocacy, community engagement and regional connectivity. Ultimately creating a positive business climate and a sense of unity throughout the region.

Marketing and Event Intern (Unpaid)
Hours: 2-3 Days a Week - Up to 24 hours
Time Period: Entire Length of Spring, Summer, or Fall Semesters

Job Summary:
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging,
displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Job Duties:

• Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
•  Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type.
•  Develop graphics and layouts for event illustrations, logo, ads, program book, and website.
•  Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
•  Use computer software to generate designs and images; Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Etc.
•  Prepare digital files for printing.
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer or publication.
• Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
• Maintain archive of images, logo treatments, photos, videos, and graphics.
• Photograph layouts, using stock photography, to complement design work.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships,
systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and
software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all
relevant sources.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, and Clients— Providing information to supervisors, co-
workers, and clients by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and
cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to
choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize,
organize, and accomplish your work.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new
knowledge to your job.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating,
recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what
information means and how it can be used.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the
strategies and actions to achieve them

• Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or
verifying information or data.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Working with members of a group to work
together to accomplish tasks.
• Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing
documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how
devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified,
maintained, or used.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and
resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining
information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information
and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws,
regulations, or standards.
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or
quality of things or people. Education, Experience and Knowledge:
• Education – High school degree required, or verification of certificate, apprenticeship program
or portfolio of work to demonstrate skill set. Associate degree preferred.
• Professional Experience – 2+ years of graphic design or related creative design experience is
required.
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of
precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic
equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and
prepare artwork.
• Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and
dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain
via written, oral, and visual media.
• Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the
meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Bilingual preferred.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality
control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution
of goods.