L.L.Bean

Creative Internship


PayCompetitive
LocationFreeport/Maine
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR7884

      We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we’re all outsiders. And if it’s outside, we’re all in.

      At L.L.Bean, it’s our mission to create products that make getting outside more comfortable, more accessible, and more rewarding for everyone.
      As an intern in our Creative department, you’ll have the opportunity to help bring this message to life, while learning what it’s like to work for a world-renowned retail brand with an internal creative agency structure. You’ll collaborate with partners across the company, immerse yourself in the brand culture, assist with projects that communicate our brand purpose, and help our talented teams execute best-in-class marketing concepts.

      Responsibilities:

      • Successfully complete straightforward to moderately complex assignments

      • Attend scheduled meetings with cross functional partners ( i.e. merchandising, content , photo ops ) and gather information that will enable appropriate design decisions.

      • Partner with Designers and Photo Art Directors to e nsure proper application and consideration of photography assets.

      • Partners with Production team ensuring design expectations of the various deliverables.

      • Collaborate with copywriters on proper application of appropriate copy elements to ensure strategic solutions, synergy and consistency.

      • Develop an "eye" and taste level for Bean aesthetic

      • Communicate familiar data/concepts to broader team.

      • Build collaborative relationships in order to support win-win outcomes

      • Assume additional responsibilities as assigned

      • Assume additional responsibilities as assigned

      Qualifications:

      • Candidates must be currently enrolled in college or a university degree program in Art-related focus with a preferred Passion for art and design

      • Passion for retail combined with a strong desire to represent the L. L.Bean brand

      • Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

      • Proficiency with Office 365

      • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

      • Collaborative approach to working with others

      • Innovative thinker

      • Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail are essential.

      Available Internships: Design and Copy

      [copy details]

      Copy Responsibilities:

      • Develop an understanding of the brand voice and standards
      • Learn the fundamentals of direct response/multichannel marketing
      • Develop depth of product and customer knowledge
      • Provide support and write copy for brand- and product-level projects, as assigned
      • Prioritize workload and meet project deadlines
      • Participate in brainstorms and concepting sessions
      • Collaborate with partners across the department and company
      • Be an active participant in L.L.Bean’s outdoor culture

      Copy Skills and Qualifications:

      • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or a university degree program
      • English, Advertising, Creative Writing or Journalism track preferred
      • Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
      • Ability to learn and express L.L.Bean’s brand voice
      • Ability to brainstorm in a group or suggest new ideas individually
      • Strong attention to detail
      • Ability to prioritize a diverse workload
      • Proficiency with Office 365

      Copy Application Requirements:

      • Please provide 2-3 writing samples that show us how you organize and express your thoughts
        • Examples: external blog posts, published articles, advertising or marketing copy, social media campaigns, creative writing samples (personal, professional, or academic)

      Health and Safety Requirement: Ensures compliance with the L. L.Bean comprehensive Health and Safety program by knowing and following all safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations. Takes immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions.

      If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside—we’re all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn more.

      Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves – because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.

  • About the company

      10889 LLBean is an American, privately held retail company founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean.