Summer Graphic Design Marketing Intern

Catalyze Dallas is seeking a talented and motivated graphic design intern to join our marketing department for the summer. The intern will work closely with our marketing team to create high-quality visual content for various marketing campaigns and initiatives. This role interfaces with executives of start-up companies across various industries, providing exceptional opportunities for autonomous creative projects. The ideal candidate is a junior or senior college student majoring in graphic design or a related field with a strong design portfolio and a passion for creating compelling and innovative designs.

About Our Company

Catalyze Partners is a technology commercialization firm that transforms hidden innovations into high-growth businesses. Using a proven model, our highly experienced team identifies technologies with the greatest potential for profitable growth and creates new companies or business units to maximize value. A shared services organization provides critical support to these portfolio companies, so you will get to work on different technologies, industries and markets including: aerospace, defense, new-age transportation, space, engineering, manufacturing, genomics, cancer research, drug development, personalized medicine, and more!

We hope you will consider joining our team! Our headquarters is near downtown Dallas, and we offer a hybrid work schedule.

Reports to: Director of Marketing **
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Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the marketing team to create visual content, such as graphics, animation and video for various marketing initiatives, including social media posts, email campaigns, digital ads, and print materials.

· Conceptualize and design marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, infographics, and other print and digital collateral.

· Assist in the development and execution of brand identity and marketing strategies.

· Research and analyze design trends and best practices to inform design decisions.

· Take direction and incorporate feedback from the marketing team to refine designs and meet project goals.

· Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

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**Qualifications:

· Must be entering junior or senior of college and majoring in graphic design or a related field.

· Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and attention to detail.

· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; experience with Premiere Pro and/or After Effects a plus.

· Familiarity with design principles, including typography, color theory, and layout.

· Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.

· Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Availability to work full-time during the summer.

· Applicants must be local to Dallas. **
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Benefits:

· Opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on real-world design projects in a professional setting.

· Exposure to the day-to-day operations of a marketing department and experience working in a team environment.

· Opportunity to develop and refine design skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.

· Competitive compensation. This is a paid internship at $16-$20/hour depending on experience.

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**To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your design portfolio. We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact applicants who best meet our needs. We seek candidates that embrace a culture guided by the following values:

Do it with Integrity

• Be honest and transparent with your words, actions, and thoughts

• Do the right thing, guided by moral and ethical principles

Show Humility

• Be truthful and confident but never arrogant

• Leave people feeling better than when you found them

Bring Passion

• Greatness and excellence are driven by passion

• Optimism and creativity smother fear, anxiety,

and boredom

Take Ownership

• If it needs to be done, do it

• You are empowered to make it better

Be Bold

• Go fast, take risks, and learn from your mistakes

• Meet your commitments on-time with excellence

and quality

Have Fun

• Lighten up, laugh, and enjoy the journey

Be Respectful

• Treat people, places, and things with courtesy,

politeness, and kindness