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PAID INTERNSHIP - Graphic Design Intern [FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA]

The Graphic Design intern will support the development of exhibition graphics, wayfinding, and marketing for an upcoming exhibition at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Inspired works: The Art and Influence of John Dowell will showcase the art of John Dowell and highlight the range of his gift to the Free Library of Philadelphia. Dowell is a Philadelphian who attended Philadelphia public schools and studied art at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. He trained as a master printer at Tamarind Lithography Workshop and earned a Master of Fine Arts in printmaking at the University of Washington.

After 42 years of teaching, Dowell is now Professor Emeritus of Printmaking at the Tyler School of Art at Temple. Dowell has also donated work from his personal collection of work by other artists, including Tamarind founder June Wayne (1918-2011), sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012), and artist Josef Albers (1888-1976), as well as work by his students. 

Working closely with members of the Library’s Graphic Design Studio and Special Collections curators, the intern will help develop exhibition design concepts, wayfinding graphics, marketing materials and innovative social media assets. They will gain valuable experience in: developing design concepts; working with curators and other Library staff; seeing how an exhibition comes together and how a related marketing plan is developed; producing press-ready art files and graphics for social media. 

Intern Responsibilities:
  • The Graphic Design Studio of the Free Library of Philadelphia is seeking an intern to support exhibition design, wayfinding, and promotion for Library exhibitions.
  • This summer’s intern will work on gallery graphics, wayfinding, and promotional materials for an exhibition of works by Philadelphia printmaker John Dowell, and associated artists whose works are a part of Dowell’s collection, including June Wayne (1918-2011), Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012) and Josef Albers (1888-1976).
  • The intern will also explore, propose, and develop innovative modes of sharing exhibition content online (e.g. social media takeovers).  

Qualifications:
  • Candidates should be proficient in design software (specifically Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop);
samples of design work or a link to an online portfolio is required for consideration.

  • Ideal candidates will possess a strong attention to detail, interest in a research-based approach to graphic design, and a general interest in increasing public access to information and education.