Marketing Design Intern

At Apartment List, we’re on a mission to find every renter a home they love at the value they deserve. As the fastest-growing online rental marketplace, our platform takes the time to understand renters’ preferences and seamlessly finds their perfect match while aligning incentives with our properties on-site. To date, we’ve helped nearly 1 million families find a home they love, and we’re just getting started. Join us! Background What was it like the last time you went apartment hunting?  Probably not fun.  We spend 2/3 of our time in - and the majority of our hard-earned pay on - our homes, but the apartment search is still a long and frustrating process. But it doesn’t have to be! Wherever you are in life, whatever you’re doing, Apartment List is on a mission to build a better world of renting for everyone - to get rid of the pain and complexity, and make it more personal, flexible, and transparent.  Who You Are We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing Design Intern to join our team. This designer will empower and support the Marketing Designer, Art Director, as well as the Marketing Team, to create visually appealing and compelling marketing materials that align with our brand identity and business objectives. We’re looking for an individual who combines creativity, vision, and passion with keen attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual who is looking to gain hands-on experience and is passionate about creating a new, and better chapter in renting for all. Here is what you'll do as part of the team: Assist the design team in creating visually appealing and engaging marketing materials such as social media graphics, email templates, sales collateral, blog graphics, and other digital assets. Collaborate with the team to understand marketing goals, target audience, and brand guidelines to ensure all design work is aligned with the company's brand identity. Help develop and implement marketing campaigns, including designing promotional materials, landing pages, and ads. Conduct research on design trends and best practices to stay up-to-date with current design standards and incorporate them into marketing materials. Assist in maintaining the company's visual assets library, ensuring all design files are organized and easily accessible. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing managers, product designers, Sales team members, and project managers, to ensure a cohesive visual presence across all channels. Assist with other marketing tasks and projects as needed. Skills and experience you'll need to be successful: Currently pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. Strong proficiency in design tools, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, and Google Slides. (motion graphics and animation are a plus). Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Creative mindset with a keen eye for aesthetics and an understanding of template-making, formatting, photography, and typography. Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing concepts. Positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new challenges. Candidates must submit a portfolio to be considered for the position. Duration: The internship offered for the summer of 2023 is a paid opportunity, and the start date is flexible to accommodate your summer schedule. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Here's what's in it for you:  100% Remote: Work from wherever you want (within the US) Competitive Compensation: Including annual salary, pre-IPO stock options, and other financial compensation (if applicable) Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 100% of premiums covered for you AND all of your dependents Unlimited Flexible Time Off: Unlimited FTO in addition to 11 company holidays per year, quarterly “recharge” days, and a week-long holiday break Home Office Reimbursement: To cover home office furniture and supplies, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable) Health & Wellness Reimbursement: To cover monthly gym membership or other qualifying expenses Parental Support: Generous parental and family leave, fertility benefits, and employer-sponsored stipends towards family forming services 401k Plan: To support you in your individual retirement goals Team Events: Frequent team-building events, fun team off-sites, and bi-annual company meetups (ski trip, etc.) Commitment to DEI: To prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our workplace and to stay true to our values and mission Mentorship and Training: To get you onboard quickly, learn new professional skills, and invest in your career development Impact and Visibility: To expose you to and provide the opportunity to work on highly strategic initiatives that will transform the business Encouragement and Empowerment: To explore and adopt new technologies and drive meaningful decisions and outcomes At Apartment List we believe that everyone deserves a home they love AND a career they love. We strive to build a diverse team that is a reflection of the people we serve; this is made possible through our commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and connectedness.  As a proud equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the collection of individual differences, life experiences, ideas, perspectives, knowledge, and talent. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. This is a fully remote position within the US. #LI-Remote