Social Media Graphic Design Intern (fall 2020)

Blue Fever

Blue Fever

Marketing & Communications, Design · Full-time, Part-time, Intern
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Blue Fever is a digital ‘big sis’ who text messages with teen women to help them discover what they need online based on how they feel. We are building a mobile app where millions of teen girls will express themselves and safe, supportive responses from other people will “magically” reply! We have already developed a proven empathetic AI recommendation model via text message that hundreds of thousands of teen girls have validated.

We are seeking a Social Media Graphic Design Intern with a desire to create social media content that appeals to Gen Z! You will work closely with our marketing team to produce compelling original brand content such as graphics, illustrations, motion graphics, memes, and short-form video, primarily for the @bluefever Instagram account. You are a regular user of Instagram and TikTok and will proactively iterate off of Gen Z culture/trends to ensure Blue Fever leads across the industry in engaging our core audience.

Job Requirements:

  • Studying towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual/Communication Arts, Marketing or related field
  • Available for Fall 2020 semester; potential to extend
  • Minimum one prior internship or related work experience in graphic design
  • Experience concepting and producing compelling social content for Instagram Feed, Instagram Stories, and TikTok. Facebook Ads, YouTube, Snapchat all a plus
  • Experience designing with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
  • Experience editing with applications such as After Effects, Avid, Final Cut or Premiere a plus
  • Podcast/audio editing a plus
  • Strong design skills and a keen sense for visual storytelling, typography, layout, composition, color theory, information design and current digital design best practices; illustration skills a plus
  • Ability to take direction as well as work independently
  • Ability to meet deadlines and produce work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to take direction well and be receptive to constructive criticism
  • Consistent file management and organizational skills
  • Flexible and a positive can-do attitude
  • Interest in emotional wellness/mental health a plus
  • Enjoy working on a small team and independently
  • Team player with a startup mentality to do what it takes to complete a goal, no matter how big or small the tasks are

About us: We’re Blue Fever (7 full-time employees!) and we’re on a mission to help people navigate every day emotional needs. Google gave us topical relevance with SEO, and social platforms gave us social relevance, but “Blue” recommends based on emotional relevance. The emotional technology revolution has already begun and Blue Fever will be at the forefront. We are venture-backed and a graduate from Techstars.💙🔥

About You:

  • Not afraid to jump in with two feet and try new things
  • Familiarity with Gen Z audience
  • Open to listening to all types of people’s points of view and ways of thinking
  • Comfortable dealing with and helping with the emotions of others
  • Have previous internship or graphic design experience in the workforce
  • Thinks outside the box - is extremely creative
  • Have an interest in the way tech can positively impact lives
  • Have an interest in startups or experience in startups
  • You’re super passionate about empowering young women

Our Values:

  • Everyone has BSE (Big Sis Energy)
  • ‘Should’ Is Optional
  • Simple Is Scalable
  • Trust Builds Community
  • Emotions Are The Heart of Data
  • We believe people deserve equality - regardless of gender, race, or beliefs
  • We are determined to build something “bigger than ourselves”
  • BONUS: We are obsessed with media (movies/TV, videos, podcasts, or music, etc)!

Blue Fever, Inc. does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability, we're more than happy to accommodate and make the interview process better for you.

Blue Fever is an equal opportunity employer.