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We’re looking for an Entry-Level Graphic Design intern for a 3 month contract. The position pays $10 / hour and it’s a great way to build your portfolio with a company who has proven itself as a stepping ground to advancement in the action sports industry

Bamboosk8 is a manufacturer of eco-friendly bamboo skateboards and is a division of BambooBuddy; a bamboo materials company but has the same owners. Our business model is positioned to completely revolutionize the skateboard industry and forever change the environmental landscape. We are working with top core deck brands, helping develop local shop programs and helping to save a few maple trees while we are at it. If you are ready to make a difference in the world, work hard without whining and get some killer real-world experience – then we are happy to meet with you. Please note that this position requires design work beyond action sports and into the commercial world with some of our Fortune 500 customers.

We are currently seeking: Graphic Design Interns (paid)
• Oceanside, CA working directly with the CEO and COO
• A minimum of 3 day per week (24 hours) in the office is expected but the internship requires a full 40 hours per week, 3 month internship

Past interns have gone on to work for Fox Moto-X, Sole Tech, BambooSK8, Dark Horse Distribution, HARO Bicycles, Rock Star Energy drink, etc. This position could lead to a full time job for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:
• Create vividly colorful and vibrant content that connects the message of our brands.
• Content will include brochures, catalogs, flyers, web design, etc.
• Brands represented:
www.bamboosk8.com  
www.bamboobuddy.com
www.bodhiloka.com  

Internship Requirements:
• Applicants should be active participants with a thorough understanding of the skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding youth culture; prefer skateboarding-focused.
• Applicants required to work under intense deadlines
• Applicants should be outgoing and personable with good social and conversational skills
• Must be analytical, process driven, detail oriented and be trusted to get the job done
• Must be able to manage your time with outside life, work, etc.
• Must be a leader and a self-starter…but also maintain the ability to work independently
• Prefer college graduates with at least 2 years experience

**Your resume should be molded to fit our needs and be focused on action sports; no cookie-cutter resumes**

***No cover letters please!*** – Remove them entirely when submitting,

Put in your answers to these 5 questions where the cover letter would normally be.

1. What are the 3 biggest clients you have produced design work for?

2. What do you feel makes you a qualified candidate?

3. Why have you chosen BambooSK8?

4. What days of the week are you available to come in and work at least 3 full days?

5. What are your future goals?

Please submit your resume and answer to the questions to info@bamboosk8.com