Graphic Designer Intern

Location : This role is a based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We encourage only residents based in Edinburgh to apply for this role. 

Why Choose HOPE (Humanitarian Operations)?  

Every employer looks for candidates with experience, and now more than ever the experience must be up to date. What is going to set you apart from the hundreds of other job applicants that apply alongside you? Have you worked on something that is going to drop jaws?  

At HOPE we offer the most valuable, differentiating experience available to those looking to begin or advance their chosen careers. We either hire our team members or celebrate the day they get their opportunity to do exactly what they studied for and to excel at what they have experience in doing with us.  

Those members of our team that have left to take up employment elsewhere have taken up positions of relative seniority. We help create leaders, as long as you are prepared to work for that goal.  

Experience comes in all shapes and sizes, but none like the experience HOPE will offer you. Everything we do uses next generation technology and applications. The work you will be doing is admiral and will allow you to gain a degree of respect from your potential recruitment officer because you will be working on something of charitable necessity. During potential job interviews you will be able to demonstrate your ability by showing published work created as part of a team. This is real experience that will set you apart!  

Our Requirement   

We are looking for creative individuals that can produce beauty as; illustrators and graphic designers. We are looking for adaptability, versatility and people who can work to deadlines.    

Skills Required  

Please do not apply for specific experience levels as we place you accordingly once we evaluate you. We do not believe that experience is gained over time, we believe that your exposure and talent dictate this.  

Basic  

Strong portfolio supporting your talent.  

Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or similar  

Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction.  

Intermediate  

UX and UI design for website and marketing campaigns  

Ability to jump from Illustrator to Photoshop as per requirements  

Advanced  

Experience with various image format and printing format 

Knowing how to optimise for Web 

Manage multiple priorities in a fast-pasted environment with changing deadlines and scope  

Responsibilities  

Graphic Designer  

Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for website and marketing purposes  

Create pixel perfect designs  

Ability to create designs and graphics across devices and platforms 

Clear understanding of the brand identity  

Ensuring that the final product aligns with the project's needs and is delivered on time.  

Managing files, asset libraries, and updating procedures and documentation  

Develop design, wireframes and visual mock-ups for presentation purposes  

About HOPE  

Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), was established in 2004 and is dedicated to eradicating educational inequality. Every child in the world should have equal opportunity to become numerate and have the ability to read and type, regardless of their background or nationality, and without prejudice.   

This should be done using the latest entertainment technology, thus enabling each lesson to come to life and envelop children, globally for free for those who cannot contribute financially.  

We are rapidly growing our team and we are looking for like-minded individuals to bring their skills to push our mission forward. We value teamwork, honesty, and flexibility in the workplace, and create an environment for everyone to flourish.     

What is it like to work at HOPE?       

At Humanitarian Operations, we do things a little differently. We are done with corporate hierarchies and work in an agile, start-up, fashion. We celebrate everyone’s individuality and ideas as exactly what they are: valuable!   

The work culture at HOPE is collaborative and relaxed. We encourage feedback and support each other to solve problems–always striving to be the best we can be. We are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products.      

We don’t believe in micro-management; we believe in supporting everyone to reach their best potential and practise using the most efficient and innovative solutions. HOPE is not just a place of work. It is a place of growth, learning, and development. We are co-creating a new world and having fun whilst doing it. We want to challenge everyone in positive and creative ways every day so we can all evolve together.  

What We Give You in Return   

We are looking to employ the Directors and Managers of tomorrow. We are also aware that everyone will seek to work for multiple companies during their career. In light of this we offer you the chance to be self-reliant, to have a portfolio of experience to not just open the door for your next job opportunity but to get you hired.