Job Description

Salary: $16.50 Hourly

Job Title: Design Internship

Job Summary:

Our Design team is seeking summer interns to join a 6-week ON-SITE, project-based program from June 2nd, 2025 July 11th, 2025 (35 hours per week). Within this internship, you will be placed on our Design team. You will work cross-functionally with the Production Development team to solve design challenges or help improve an internal process. Your placement will be based on your previous experience, interests, and will be determined during the recruitment process.

About Ground Up:

Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The companys unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear. Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.

We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of:

Service
People
Teamwork
Opportunity
Results
Innovation
Trust

Key Responsibilities:

Assist senior designers in creating and refining design concepts for print, digital, and multimedia projects.
Collaborate closely with the design team to produce visual assets, layouts, and mock-ups that align with project objectives and brand guidelines.
Conduct research on design trends, industry best practices, and competitor analyses to inform design decisions and creative solutions.
Organize and maintain digital files, folders, and project assets to ensure accessibility, version control, and efficient workflow.
Assist in archiving completed projects and assets for future reference and reuse.
Develop proficiency in design software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant applications.
Learn and apply design techniques, principles, and software functionalities under the guidance of senior designers.
Implement revisions and refinements to design work based on feedback from senior designers and project leads.

Minimum Qualifications:

Course completion in Footwear 101: Parts of a Shoe
Experience in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is advantageous.
Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate collaboratively within a team and across departments.
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, design trends, and industry developments.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

Currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program (graduation date later than August 2025)
Have proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have strong, proven potential leadership skills
Have excellent attention to detail

Hourly Rate: $16.50 Per Hour

Ground Up International is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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