Web Design Intern

Responsibilities:

  • Editing and maintaining the technical architecture our current WordPress site, www.ideasmyth.com
  • Designing page layouts and custom graphics with some aesthetic input from the Owner
  • Formatting content on website, blog posts, fliers, event programs, forms etc.
  • Developing our Ideasmyth online store
  • Monitoring company’s web tools such as SEO, Klout scores, Optimizer
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics or willing to learn
  • Developing landing pages for our events, classes and special news
  • Quality assurance testing–esp. across all browsers
  • Taking charge of other integrated graphic design & tech needs of the company (e-newsletters, databases, social media tickers, interactive forms, etc.)
  • Game to trouble-shoot on basic tech issues for daily tasks (for our e-newsletter, blog, database, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Being a self-starter, leader, responsive communicator and a joy to work with!

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of WordPress and all that surrounds it
  • Ability to commit to 15 to 20 hours per week (office hours: Mon-Thurs 9-2pm) for a minimum of 3 months with a preference for candidates in graduate programs who want 6 months of work experience to develop their skills and portfolios
  • Essential equipment: smartphone, laptop and headphones
  • Insatiable curiosity
  • Outstanding verbal & written communication skills
  • Organizational ninja who enjoys juggling multiple projects
  • An upbeat goals junkie who enjoys contributing to the Ideasmyth team!

Application Instructions:    

Please email HR@Ideasmyth.com with

  • your resume
  • a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the internship
  • a writing sample (non-academic preferred)
  • An example of your work or link to your portfolio

*Please use “IDEASMYTH WEB DESIGN INTERNSHIP: [your name]” as the email subject line.