Graphic Design Intern - Edmonton, Canada - Explore Edmonton Corporation

Explore Edmonton Corporation

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us:

We are Edmonton's Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton's award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

We help tell Edmonton's story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton's business units' market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavor.

And by incorporating the management of the city's two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact.

While Explore Edmonton's mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians.

The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

The Global Marketing team inspires travelers to explore Edmonton through out-of-the-box content, stunning visuals, and compelling stories.

As part of our year-round marketing strategy, we work in partnership with industry leaders to promote attractions, experiences, festivals, major events, and one of the country's hottest culinary scenes.

We shine a spotlight on Edmonton through digital and social marketing, as well as experiential campaigns, connecting visitors to the best authentic Edmonton experiences.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Manager, Brand Marketing, the Graphic Design Intern position provides support to Explore Edmonton's Global Marketing team, specifically on graphic design support as it relates to Explore Edmonton's five marketing accounts: Sport & Culture, Business Events, Consumer Marketing, Venues and Community Initiatives & Agriculture.

This includes the creative elements and design of both internal and external facing branded documents and campaign collateral.

This is a temporary position which runs from approximately June to August 202- Collaborate with the Brand and Design team to develop design concepts and collateral

Receive feedback from the Brand Marketing Manager and Graphic Design Specialist and make necessary changes
Brainstorm and develop creative ideas to further marketing/communications efforts
Support internal resources and 3rd party vendors with the execution of design projects.
Continuously adhere to brand guidelines and ensure all content is onbrand, consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice, and suitable for distribution across all channels
Assist with design execution and planning for Marketing and all other EEC business units
Support Brand Marketing Manager and Graphic Design Specialist with a wide array of projects. This might include writing, research, website updates, or campaign brainstorming.
Provide support for various Global Marketing team projects, including tagline brainstorming and experiential campaigns
Current tourism, marketing and design research
File management and organization
Other projects that arise
High school diploma required
Enrolled in postsecondary education in Graphic Design, Professional Communications, Visual Arts, Journalism
New Media, Arts or related undergraduate programs
Strong design foundation with the willingness to grow skillset
Passion for travel, destination growth, tourism and events industries
Excellent people and communication skills, both oral and written
Able to work in a team environment and collaborate for solutions
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Familiar with project management software such as Asana is an asset
Proficiency in Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is required
Creative mind and ability to truly understand a brand essence
Ability to multitask
Solution driven
Thinks outside the box