Wls-Tv (Abc7) Graphic Design & Animation Intern, Fall 2023

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage, signature local events and programming, and has been in a number one position in local news since March 1986. The award-winning Design Department at ABC 7 produces full-scope multiplatform creative for local events, special programs, initiatives, and newscasts. The station’s offices and studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago.

A Day in the Life…

• Participate in collaborative project discussions
• Develop a thorough understanding of how design comes to life through animation and logic-based behaviors
• Experience the motion design process from conceptualization to completion and distribution
• Create artwork for multi-platform design projects
• Support designers and animators working with creative briefs and requests
• Assist in asset creation and learn the ropes of creative project planning
• Immersion in department meetings and critiques for creative design projects.

What we are looking for…

• Curiosity and a desire to learn about brands and multi-platform design.
• Passion to explore creative techniques, graphic functionality and behaviors.
• Effective communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.
• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year or recently graduated within the past 6 months
• A discerning eye for the fundamentals of design including layout, composition and typography
• Familiarity with graphic and animation formats and file types
• Understanding of visual communication for storytelling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to other Adobe Creative Cloud apps (Adobe InDesign or Adobe Animate) and/or 3D platforms (such as Maxon) is helpful.
• Passion and ambition to explore creative techniques with infographics, brands and storytelling
• Character design and modeling is considered relevant related experience, with the understanding this role is geared to creative design for marketing and content.
• Ambitious, motivated self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Studying Graphic Design, Motion Design or Communication Design in college
• Technically savvy using both Mac and PC platforms

Required Education:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

Additional Details:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Program Dates:

• All candidates must be available from August 2023 through early January 2024
• All candidates must be willing to work 20 hours/week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays)
• All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship. This internship is located in Chicago, IL.
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session

Required Materials:

• Include a link to a portfolio or work samples of Graphic Design and/or Animation work for consideration
• A Cover Letter outlining your interest in this position, and relative experience in work, school, and extracurricular activities
• Resume