Creature Theory’s Design Intern Program - Wilmington, N.C.
Step away from campus this summer to intern at one of the most awarded small agencies in the Carolinas. Work closely with Creature Theory’s tight-knit design team as we deliver human-centric branding and design that moves products off shelves as fast as they’re stocked. Oh, and our office is just a 20 minute drive from the beach—not a terrible place to spend summer.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Join our creative team for an immersive experience working on a variety of branding and design projects. You'll receive mentorship from senior designers, contribute to ongoing projects, as well as lead an intern-specific branding & design project. This hands-on program covers branding, graphic design, brand strategy, industry research, storytelling, copywriting, photography, package design, illustration, hand-lettering, and digital content creation. Upon completion of the intern program, you will have gained experience with real-world creative design projects, produced new work to use in your portfolio, and Creature Theory leadership will complete any school-related forms to ensure you receive credit as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
• This is an in-person internship. Be prepared to live & work in sunny Wilmington, North Carolina.
• Have at least two years of college-level art & design education or equivalent experience, ranging from conceptual thinking to detail-orientated typography. The internship is generally geared towards undergraduate college rising seniors and recent graduates.
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) Bonus points: Experience with Squarespace, Figma, Premier, After Effects and studio photography.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP & COMPENSATION
The internship will begin in mid to late May and complete in early August. Interns are paid $15 per hour. Commitment expectations are 30 to 40 hours per week. Exact start and stop dates, as well as hours, are negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your resume along with a well curated portfolio of art & design examples for consideration to: hello@creaturetheory.com
Portfolio submissions may be submitted via a single PDF file or a link to a website and must include at least one logo/identity project and one example of proficiency with typography.
IMPORTANT DATES
• Applications are due by February 23rd
• Zoom interviews with finalists will be scheduled February 27th–March 1st.
• Interns will be finalized (hired) by March 15th.
• Internships begin in mid to late May and can be completed by early August. Exact dates are negotiable.
Our office is located in the Cargo District near downtown Wilmington, NC.
The Cargo District features Alcove Beer Garden, Blue Cup Roastery, Mess Hall, Queen St. Barber, The Plant Outpost, Coworx, Fermental Bottle Shop, Queen Street Tattoo, EOD Distillery and many more thriving businesses.
