Creative Intern - #9830593

Description

Position at Opus

Job Title: Creative Intern

Group/Team: Creative Team

Program Term: June 10 - August 29

Reports to: Director, Creative Management

Location: Portland, OR

Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary, Hourly

Who We Are

Opus Agency partners with world-shaping brands like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce to catalyze movements through shared experiences. Crafted through our end-to-end capabilities and propelled from the epicenter of events, content, and community, these experiences are renowned for accelerating momentum—and success—for everyone involved.

Built across four decades, we scale excellence at the forefront of focused strategy, fearless creativity, emerging technology, and agile delivery. Today, as the flagship of The Opus Group, our team members are outperforming from hubs throughout the United States, in the heart of London, and around the world.

If you embody our cultural pillars—if you can bring versatility, embody optimism, elevate integrity, catalyze curiosity, and own excellence—then join us in fueling the future of brand movements.

Goals & Summary

Are you looking to create meaningful work and learn from some of the best in the business? Opus Agency is looking for a creative intern to work in a fast-paced new business pitch role. You will help develop visual themes, attendee journeys, and support the team in the pitch process. We are looking for someone who can take initiative and push creative boundaries. You will be working with the entire creative team, including Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, and Render Artists. You will have a first row seat to see how a creative brief evolves into a concept and work with all departments to bring an idea to life.

This role will be part-time, working three days per week. We encourage you to spend one day of the week working from the Opus Agency headquarters in Beaverton, OR.

The internship will end on the designated end date for the program. Permanent full-time positions are not guaranteed at the end of the internship program, however, many former interns with exceptional performance have been converted into full time Opus Agency employees. We believe that our internship program provides a strong foundation for developing experiential creative professionals and is one of the most effective ways to start and progress through Opus Agency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Creative team with design for various creative deliverables required for new business presentations.
• Attend internal meetings with the Creative team and other departments within the agency.
• Receive design feedback and implement efficiently and within a timeline structure.
• Bring all design skill sets to the table, and be open to learning and practicing new design skill sets throughout the duration of the internship.
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate proficiency in design software
• Have a sense of curiosity for design trends and emerging tech
• Be collaborative and a team player. Communication and the ability to take feedback graciously are key
• Learn quickly and manage your time effectively. You might be working on multiple assignments
• Bring a range of talent to the table. Don't be shy about your skills! We want to hear your voice
• Help up-level how we show up for our clients
• Successfully perform in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Work cooperatively with other interns, employees, vendors, and clients
• Portray professional presence
• Always show high level of ethics, integrity, and values
  
  
  

Additional Information

For applicants currently enrolled in a university, please consult your academic advisor to determine if this meets the credit hour requirements for your educational institution.

What You Can Expect In Return

• Temporary position with potential for conversion
• A collaborative, inclusive, and enthusiastic team
• Flexibility in work schedules
  
  
  

How We’ll Take Care Of You

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is $16.00. Our hourly ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The hourly rate is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?

Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At Opus Agency we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

Physical Requirements:

Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and will be required to stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. Individuals will be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.”

Other Duties And Acknowledgement

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.