The Position
We are looking for a Design Intern to assist us with the following tasks as part of a six-month mandatory internship:
- Participation in the design process and in the development of designs
- Research (visuals, inspirations, themes)
- Preparation of presentations and cases
Qualifications
- A few semesters or a first degree in visual communication, communication design, graphic design or media design.
- good knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects
- good knowledge of written and spoken English (B2)
- German language skills are an advantage, but not a must
- first work experience is an advantage
- Figma/Adobe XD knowledge is an advantage
- media design background is an advantage
- You are open-minded, hands-on and communicative
What we offer
You want to develop yourself, and so do we. We’ll help you learn new skills, abilities and tools, or deepen your knowledge. We offer:
- Working in a team with flat hierarchies
- 1 on 1 meetings on a regular basis
- Attendance at conferences and design festivals such as Dutch Design Week, First Round, CXI
- Opportunity to help shape a design studio
- Suggestion system for improvements, e.g. new software
- Swapfiets
A spacious office in the middle of Kreuzberg, but in Berlin-Mitte
- Directly at Engelbecken Park
- Walking distance to Moritzplatz and SO36 with many lunch options
- Really good coffee from our Bezzera espresso machine (tea is also available)
- Cold drinks
- Ping Pong table
Our purpose: to bring people together through design.
Behind (almost) every brand are people who have created it for a specific motivation beyond pure profit and who shape and lead it according to their values and attitude. Our Purpose is that they reach the people who share this attitude. That’s why we strive to translate the brand personality visually in the best possible way with our design and make it tangible.
Dr. Birgit Joest
Co-Founder, Strategy Director
Maurits den Held
Co-Founder, Creative Director
Alica Jörg
Design Director
Marina Mengis
Brand Strategy
Ruud Koopmans
Project Management
Leonie Ringeler
Design
Simon Hermann
Design
Ellen Baierlein
Design
Who we work for
We work in the field of brand design for clients from a wide range of industries, e.g. community, lifestyle and tech. We consistently develop corporate identities strategically from within the brand. Sometimes we bring completely new brands to life, sometimes we refine an existing profile and give their new identity a face. Before we take on a project, we look at four poles that are important to us: Content and design, passion and security.
What we do not do
Unpaid work
We are ready to go the famous extra mile – if both partners are committed. However, we do not work for free. That’s why we don’t deliver concepts or designs as part of unpaid pitches. We are happy to answer questions about what we do. Talk to us.
Unethical projects
We do not work with clients whose values we do not share. This includes companies or institutions that do not respect or intentionally harm or disrespect people, animals and the environment, e.g. radical, unconstitutional political organizations, conventional animal breeding or the arms industry.
Unfair treatment
Mutual respect and appreciation are a high value for us. This applies to every employee, regardless of origin, nationality, age, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation or physical or mental limitations.
Apply
Please send us your complete application documents with relevant work samples, starting date as a PDF file to: praktikum@helder.design. We look forward to reading from you.