I.M.P.'s art internship provides a learning platform for those interested in the graphic design work that goes into promoting live concerts and events. This internship will help participants gain knowledge and experience while providing a unique working environment. Interns will work with I.M.P.'s marketing department to execute effective and creative design campaigns resulting in ticket and merch sales, increased community presence, and heightened brand recognition. We expect all interns to have a professional and positive attitude, an open mind, and a willingness and desire to learn the ins and out of design for all things concert promotions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design/breakdown of layered artist materials into various formats for weekly duties, including but not limited to print/digital poster/flyer files, web images, advertising materials, etc.
- Creation of weekly digital Just Announced documents for I.M.P.'s various arms of social media.
- Design for special projects, e.g. merch campaigns, t-shirt designs, etc.
- Design for artist press shots, welcome signs, and other monthly/weekly venue display/on-site signage.
- If applicable, creative writing for I.M.P.'s weekly email blast and other company communications.
I.M.P. generally offers three rounds of seasonal art internships each year:
- Spring Semester (January - May)
- Summer Semester (May - August)
- Fall/Winter Semester (September - December)
Please be sure to include a link to your portfolio or website in your cover letter or resume.
Skills Required
- Include a link to your portfolio or website in cover letter or resume.
- Professional, positive attitude with willingness and desire to learn design for concert promotion.
- Ability to design and prepare layered materials for print and digital formats (posters, flyers, web images, advertising).
- Creative writing for email blasts and company communications (if applicable).
What We Do
I.M.P. is an independent concert promotion and production company that puts on shows for 500 to 50,000 fans at a time. Over 36 years, the company has presented more than 15,000 events, hosting millions of music fans. Notable highlights include promoting Lollapalooza and operating the Merriweather Post Pavilion and Lincoln Theatre, as well as producing shows at various D.C.-area venues.
