Creative department interns will assist all facets of our Creative department, including our Design and Brand Liaison teams. These groups are responsible for artwork for VIZ Media graphic novels, consumer magazines, DVDs packaging, product development, licensing, and marketing collateral.
ALL INTERNS MUST:
* be currently enrolled at an accredited college, university, or graduate school. Interns MUST be able to receive college credit, as our internships are unpaid.
* be able to provide proof of school credit on request.
* be able to commute to our San Francisco office.
* be legally available to work in the United States.
* be at least 18 years of age at the time of the start of the internship.
* be able to work at least 12-20 hours/workweek between the hours of 10-5 each weekday (schedule TBD).
PRIMARY DUTIES
* Organize and catalog artwork archive
* Proof tracking
* Scanning artwork
* Data copying
* General design support and assignments depending on skill level
MINIMUM ABILITY, SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
* Basic design skills, including use of scanner
* Computer literate with Mac systems. Must have basic computer office skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, CD burning, web browsing, etc.
* Some knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus, but not required.
* Experience/Interest in graphic design, media publishing, comics industry and Japan pop culture
* Proficient command of English grammar and spelling (proofing/copy editing skills preferable)
* Ability to fluently read, write and speak professionally in both English and Japanese is a PLUS
* General knowledge of manga/anime helpful, but extensive knowledge is not needed
* Dependable, Organized, Responsible, Detail-oriented
* Must have strong organizational skills and pay close attention to detail
* Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work on his/her feet for long periods of time, when necessary
* Applicants should live in or commute to the San Francisco Bay Area.
* Applicants must be able to work legally in the United States.
COMPENSATION/SCHEDULE
* This position is unpaid and available for college credit. All applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college, university, or graduate school. ONLY those who can work for credit will be considered.
* This internship will be a part-time position. All applicants must be able to work at least 12-20 hours/workweek between the hours of 10-5 each weekday (schedule TBD).
* VIZ Media interns are not eligible for benefits.
TO APPLY:
Please send us your resume and cover letter. Please specify “Creative Department Intern” when applying. By e-mail: (NO ATTACHMENTS!!!) to jobs@viz.com. NO PHONE CALLS!!!
NOTE: To be considered for an interview, all applicants must be able to provide proof of enrollment in an internship program/class that will allow the applicant to earn school credit.
Due to the volume of applicants, we will not be taking phone calls for these internship positions.
OUR COMPANY
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media) is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation.
The company offers an integrated product line including magazines such as SHONEN JUMP, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages.
As part of a multi-media entertainment company, employees may be subjected to work-related content such as: sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content. VIZ Media does not condone the viewing of this content where not work-related.
- Compensation: UNPAID - must be able to receive college credit
- This is an internship job
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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