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Design Internship, Kemado Group (Mexican Summer + Anthology Editions)

Job Description:
Overview: The Design Internship at Kemado Group spans both the Label (Mexican Summer, Anthology Recordings) and Publishing (Anthology Editions) brands, and is responsible for generating and delivering all creative requests as assigned by Label and Publisher teams. A central responsibility of this role is representing both brands and working to establish symmetry when and where possible. An ideal candidate is able to juggle multiple projects at once, while staying cool, calm and collected. This position is based in New York City.

Label Team

  • Generate mock ups and iterations of artistic concepts delivered by staff and artists

  • Proof and edit art packages

  • Generate web based graphics in a variety of specs that are a derivative of the art package/concept delivered by designers

  • Workshop new ideas for marketing and social initiatives with design and creative teams

  • Deliver all assets for digital advertising campaigns

  • Provide general administrative assistance to the company as requested

  • Work and store files in an organized fashion

Publishing Team

  • Website and social assets

  • Flyer and promo creation (Buttons, patches etc.)

  • Event assets creation (banners, posters etc.)

  • Product photography

  • Light design assist on book dev (usually image touch-ups)

  • Print advertising and Marketing postcards

  • Clothing and swag design (shirts, hats, bookmarks, matches etc.)

Job Requirements:
Qualifications:

Proficient in:

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • Indesign

  • Acrobat

  • Knowledge in Premiere Pro, After Effects are a plus, but not required

  • Animation skills are a plus, but not required

  • General knowledge in video editing

  • Knowledge of photography and working with an SLR camera is a plus

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

  • Previous design experience at an agency, studio or in house is a plus but not required.

Type of Job: Design

City: Brooklyn

State/Country: NY

Duration: Part-Time

Company: Kemado Group (Mexican Summer + Anthology Editions)

About Our Company: Mexican Summer is an independent record label serving specialty formats from Brooklyn, New York since 2009. Our mission is to advocate the work of adventurous musicians without the limitations of genre or form.

As part of the Kemado Group, Anthology is the conglomerate’s music reissue and publishing division that explores musical heritage through serialized and standalone archival endeavors.

Contact Name: Hiring Manager

Contact Email: info@mexicansummer.com

How to Apply: To apply please email the following to info@mexicansummer.com

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Portfolio or examples of previous work (link or pdf) if applicable