This is a creative advertising and design agency based in Mendoza, Argentina. The agency works to use audiovisual tools in an innovative way to strengthen small and medium enterprises, to give life to entrepreneurs, and to empower NGOs. The agency works in four main areas: creation of audiovisual content (primarily photos and videos), brand development, website creation and enhancement, and digital marketing. The intern will have the chance to work alongside the founders as a member of their dynamic team.
Industry: Computer Science; Communications, PR and Media; Graphic Design; Entrepreneurship & Startups
Sector: For-Profit Company
Location: Mendoza, Argentina
Possible Intern Roles:
Graphic & Web Design Intern
The intern will be an integral team member of the agency, working on current clients’ projects. The exact responsibilities will depend on the clients’ needs at the time but may include audiovisual editing, animation (motion graphics), graphic design, web design (landing pages with Wordpress), and/or web or mobile development.
Suggested Spanish level: Intermediate
Candidate requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience in graphic and web design and development, programming skills, a creative spirit, innovative design skills, and the ability to be part of a dynamic team.
In the words of past interns:
“I now know that I want to be more involved with technology. My boss told me that, in the reports and research I did, I offered details and insights that they did not consider. Strengths [of the site]: flexible, super easy-going and nice, always something to work on.” - Nina O., Web Design Intern, from Princeton University
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