About this Opportunity

SARANKCO is seeking three full-time paid interns for our creative team who will participate in various stages of digital, print, and copywriting projects from concept through execution. These interns should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-performance, collaborative team environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience across several industries and communications channels.

The roles we are seeking are:

• Design Intern
• Copywriter Intern
• Illustrator/Animator Intern

The SARANKCO student internship program offers opportunities to learn from and interact with the following departments of our design studio: Print and Digital Design, Strategy, Copywriting, Production, and Project Management. Mentors will work closely with our interns to ensure a successful and valuable internship experience that will include exposure to typical client work as well as special projects and assignments.

Qualifications

The SARANKCO intern is an undergraduate or graduate student studying design, art, communications, creative writing, or a related major, who is interested in pursuing a career in graphic design, digital design, animation, illustration, copywriting, or creative strategy within the field of advertising, branding, or marketing. We are seeking highly creative and critical thinkers who are in excellent academic standing, have strong communication skills, and have a solid working knowledge of all required apps and programs.

Role + Responsibilities

This is a full-time (up to 40 hours a week) paid internship position that will last 10–12 weeks over the summer between May and August 2023 at a compensation rate of $18/hour. We are currently hybrid-remote, which means that all interns must be able to work on-site in our NYC studio at least three days a week, depending on team schedules. During that time, our interns will be tasked with the following:

• Attend our daily morning meeting
• Assist in the creation of print and digital brand and marketing campaigns
• Attend brainstorms, working sessions, and client meetings
• Share work with the team and present ideas
• Assist in the production of concepts, mock-ups, and creative materials
• Research and analyze competitor branding, advertising, and marketing
• Assist in the preparation of the client and new-business presentations
• Participate in the development and execution of internal projects and social media posts

About Sarankco

Founded in 2007, SARANKCO partners with clients big and small to define experiences, develop brands, and create meaningful communications that generate awareness, influence behavior, and drive engagement. We are headquartered in the Flatiron District of New York City, just steps from Madison Square Park, with a remote hybrid team that is spread across the New York area and beyond.

Our talented team offers a high level of expertise across strategy, copywriting, and visual design that is unmatched by similarly sized creative studios. We work collaboratively to meet challenges head-on, creating innovative print and digital solutions that are flawlessly executed for top brands including American Express, Sephora, Leading Hotels of the World, First Manhattan, Hearthside Foods, Booz Allen Hamilton, and more.

As a certified LGBT Business Enterprise with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and an equal opportunity employer, championing diversity and inclusion is core to our values. Here you will find a welcoming, collaborative, and high-performing team that is specifically designed to bring out your most creative, courageous, and authentic self.

Join Our Team

If you share our passion and want to join a creative work environment where you can grow your career, we want to hear from you. Please submit a resume along with your portfolio site.

No phone calls, please.