SPRING 2020 DURATION: 1/13/2020 - 4/27/2020 PAY: $12/HR Hissho Sushi, headquartered in Charlotte NC, is the second-largest sushi franchise in the country and has regularly been recognized for their phenomenal growth and as a top employer by INC. Magazine, Smart CEO and the Charlotte Business Journal. Founded in 1998, Hissho Sushi has grown to nearly 2,000 locations in 42 states. Hissho Sushi partners with retailers in grocery, university, corporate services and healthcare facilities to ensure we're offering freshly made sushi everywhere that our consumers work, live and play. Through its business, Hissho Sushi aspires to enrich lives, and to inspire all to be great and do good. Position Description Hissho is looking for two talented and self-driven Interns to assist our Marketing Department! This is a very hands-on internship that will provide exposure to various aspects of marketing, with a strong focus in graphic design and project management. As a member of the team, you will be exposed to the daily responsibilities of a mid-sized, yet rapidly growing, dynamic company! Responsibilities - Create graphic design assets - Present ideas, designs, updates on projects, etc. to internal teams - Assist in drafting content for customer communication, specifically for social media, press releases, website copy, etc. - Assist in planning customer engagement events - Analyze current use of social media platforms and make recommendations for optimization - Participate in marketing team meetings and projects - Contribute fresh ideas and a creative spirit Knowledge/Skills/Education Requirements - Must be in current pursuit of Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field of study - Concentration in Graphic Design, Advertising, or Marketing preferred - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical skills - Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and PowerPoint - Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, color, and other graphic design fundamentals - Experience with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator highly preferred - Display exceptional critical thinking, reasoning and creative thinking skills - Perform under pressure and at a fast-paced work environment - Multitask between clients and projects rapidly - Works autonomously, but knows when to ask for help If you are creative, intelligent, efficient, self-sufficient, proactive, critical thinker, and a team player, we'd love hearing from you!