Marketing Design/Production Intern

Position Description:

Position Title: Marketing Design/Production Intern

FLSA Status: Hourly

Employment Type: Full time

Pay: $20.76/hour

Duration: Temporary

Location: Zumiez Home Office – Lynnwood, WA

Schedule: Mon-Fri; 9-5

Department Name: Marketing

We’re Zumiez, a 600+ store leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear and other unique lifestyles.

The Zumiez Marketing department is looking for a dedicated and ambitious design/production marketing intern to join the team in supporting all areas of marketing and production. The marketing intern will work directly with the Marketing Design/Production Team and Brand Marketing Team to help research and execute across multiple marketing disciplines and initiatives, in order to blow the minds of our customers.

The Zumiez Brand Marketing team contributes to the customer brand experience by planning and hosting events, operating a rewards program, managing digital, social and physical communication channels, and advertising. In all of those initiatives, we get to partner with the best brands in action sports and streetwear. Within the Marketing team, the Design/Production team supports Brand Marketing by creating and arranging the production of various creative collateral.

The Zumiez Marketing department is looking for a dedicated and ambitious design/production marketing intern to join the team in supporting all areas of marketing and production. The marketing intern will work directly with the Marketing Design/Production Team and Brand Marketing Team to help research and execute across multiple marketing disciplines and initiatives, in order to blow the minds of our customers.

The Zumiez Brand Marketing team contributes to the customer brand experience by planning and hosting events, operating a rewards program, managing digital, social and physical communication channels, and advertising. In all of those initiatives, we get to partner with the best brands in action sports and streetwear. Within the Marketing team, the Design/Production team supports Brand Marketing by creating and arranging the production of various creative collateral.

• Assist all designers on design production work, including but not limited to:
• Creating in store signage based on templates
• Preparing files for print and digital output
• Maintenance of graphics library and archive system
• Support marketing team in the production of event materials, props/décor, and signage for both internal & external events/promos.
• Research, brainstorm, and contribute ideas and concepts to Marketing team projects.
• Create and complete purchase orders for marketing production projects.
• Support the proofing process of signage and promotional materials.
• Control quality and quantity on all sign and promotional packages.
• Ensure follow through on signage and POP for promotions at the store level.
• Support orders and relationships with print vendors
• Support sourcing projects involving signage and promotional materials.
• Support signage costs, track invoices and input into Excel budget sheet
• Help onsite at local employee events (set-up and assemble signage, props & décor, work with local vendors)
• Work on archival and marketing administrative projects, including note-taking for internal events and meetings.
• Perform all other relevant marketing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

• Assist all designers on design production work, including but not limited to:
• Creating in store signage based on templates
• Preparing files for print and digital output
• Maintenance of graphics library and archive system
• Support marketing team in the production of event materials, props/décor, and signage for both internal & external events/promos.
• Research, brainstorm, and contribute ideas and concepts to Marketing team projects.
• Create and complete purchase orders for marketing production projects.
• Support the proofing process of signage and promotional materials.
• Control quality and quantity on all sign and promotional packages.
• Ensure follow through on signage and POP for promotions at the store level.
• Support orders and relationships with print vendors
• Support sourcing projects involving signage and promotional materials.
• Support signage costs, track invoices and input into Excel budget sheet
• Help onsite at local employee events (set-up and assemble signage, props & décor, work with local vendors)
• Work on archival and marketing administrative projects, including note-taking for internal events and meetings.
• Perform all other relevant marketing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

• In school or completed degree in graphic design, marketing, or other relevant field
• Basic knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office).
• Strong design skills.
• Good familiarity and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bridge.
• Good decision making, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
• Understanding of the importance of consistency in corporate branding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, within the set timeline and meeting the standards set by Marketing Team.
• Ability to understand and respond to all issues related to assigned projects.
• Ability to stay focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work well in a fast moving multi-task environment.
• Basic knowledge of print production and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of teen retail and/or action sports preferred.

Please apply online directly to this posting and include a link to your design portfolio in your application.  Reach out to nickvanzwol@zumiez.com with any questions.

Position Description:

Position Title: Marketing Design/Production Intern

FLSA Status: Hourly

Employment Type: Full time

Pay: $20.76/hour

Duration: Temporary

Location: Zumiez Home Office – Lynnwood, WA

Schedule: Mon-Fri; 9-5

Department Name: Marketing

We’re Zumiez, a 600+ store leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear and other unique lifestyles.

• In school or completed degree in graphic design, marketing, or other relevant field
• Basic knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office).
• Strong design skills.
• Good familiarity and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bridge.
• Good decision making, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
• Understanding of the importance of consistency in corporate branding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, within the set timeline and meeting the standards set by Marketing Team.
• Ability to understand and respond to all issues related to assigned projects.
• Ability to stay focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work well in a fast moving multi-task environment.
• Basic knowledge of print production and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of teen retail and/or action sports preferred.

Please apply online directly to this posting and include a link to your design portfolio in your application.  Reach out to nickvanzwol@zumiez.com with any questions.