Graphic Designer (Paid Internship)

Salary €100 - €500

Are you eagerly looking for an opportunity to develop your Graphic Design Skills? These challenging times have proved to be a test for everyone's purpose and our purpose remains the same: to help future entrepreneurs in Turku to reach their highest potential and develop their business ideas to become a reality. If you're longing to experience the freedom to create inspiring designs and work with an entrepreneurial-minded team, we'd love to talk to you.


Overview:

Timeframe: June-August*

Payment: 500 € per month

Workload: 30 h / week

Workplace: online

*Possibility to start earlier


Responsibilities:

  • Developing visuals to support digital marketing. For example, creating banners for Facebook events or visuals for Instagram posts.

  • Platforms that will be used: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, MailChimp.

  • Developing visuals for print marketing. For example, creating A3 posters about events.

  • Help with some marketing tasks. For example, content writing.

We are not searching for someone with years of experience. We believe in learning by doing! So, as long as you have the desire for learning, you will fit our small team!


The ideal candidate has:

  • A sharp eye for minimalistic designs

  • Creative mind

  • A great sense of responsibility

  • Self-leading approach

  • An ability to comfortably work both independently and collaboratively

  • An ability to produce graphics

  • Good skills in any software used for graphics (e.g. Photoshop, or similar software)

  • Good verbal and written English (no Finnish required)

It’s good if you also have:

  • Copy writing skills

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Skills in producing video content


This is what our previous Graphic Design Intern says about working with us:

“Collaborating with Boost as Graphic Designer was a great experience for me.

Working surrounded by a bunch of clever people was so inspiring, beneficial and crucial during the creative process of my graphics. There I had room for combining the guidelines of Boost branding with my own concepts what personally I considered fundamental for reaching our goals. As well as, the opportunity of learning about other subjects of the entrepreneurial environment during my stay was enriching for my personal and professional life.”

What we offer:

  • Possibility to join Boost in various entrepreneurial events across Finland**

  • Project-based bonus

  • Freedom of creative choice

  • Access to Boost’s network of people

  • Opportunity to develop your career and a lot of different skills, including interpersonal skills

  • Flexible working schedule

**Online for now and offline when the situation alleviates

How to apply:

  1. Record a 1-minute video talking about yourself, why are you interested in graphic design and why are you applying for this position

  2. Attach the portfolio with your designs

  3. Attach your LinkedIn profile

Application is closed as soon as the right person is found, latest on Friday, April 10th, 2020.

For more information or questions please contact us at tarek@boostturku.com or phone number 0456005388

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

You know how you perform best. Work from your couch, your favorite cafe or abroad when you feel like it.

Pet friendly
Pet friendly

Dogs, turtles or goldfish are welcome in the office as long as they want to cuddle every now and then.

Skill development
Skill development

We want to take you from good to great.

Working at
Boost Turku

Boost Turku is an entrepreneurship society for growth-minded young entrepreneurs. Hosting and being involved into 100+ events annually, and organizing a 10-week accelerator program Startup Journey every summer since 2012. Boost serves as a stomping ground for entrepreneurs from all fields of commerce.

Read more about Boost Turku

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