kristen@groupon.com<\/a><\/p>\nGroupon\u2019s Mission: To Become the Operating System of Local Commerce
\nHow You Can Help: We\u2019re looking for a talented communication design intern to
\ncomplement our growing Design Union.
\nGroupon has not only been deemed the fastest growing company ever by Forbes Magazine and
\nthe Wall Street Journal, it\u2019s redefining everyday the way that consumers and merchants interact
\naround the globe. As part of our multi-disciplinary design team, you will assist with creative
\nexplorations, design revisions, comp creation, presentation design, and all associated research.
\nWhat\u2019s in it for you?
\n\u00b7 Gain experience working in a fast-paced, professional environment alongside engineers,
\nmarketing professionals, project managers, sales staff, and company executives.
\n\u00b7 Learn proper workflow procedures and software techniques.
\n\u00b7 Learn how to translate client requests into effective design solutions
\n\u00b7 Develop the vocabulary to speak about your work in a professional environment.
\n\u00b7 Build a solid skill set and prove it in a formal environment to provide a firm foundation for your
\ndesign career.
\nThe ideal candidate will:
\n\u00b7 Be pursuing or possess a BA, BFA, HCI, or other design-related degree
\n\u00b7 Present a diverse portfolio of print and web design samples
\n\u00b7 Be able to develop complex, conceptual solutions
\n\u00b7 Be able to solve complex problems using logical reasoning
\n\u00b7 Be extremely attentive to minor details
\n\u00b7 Possess exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate
\nideas into tangible design solutions while clearly articulating the reasoning behind them
\n\u00b7 Maintain a solid understanding of standard design principles, including grid systems and
\ntypography
\n\u00b7 Be a dedicated team member with an enthusiastic, positive attitude
\n\u00b7 Be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
\nPrimary consideration will be given to candidates who:
\n\u00b7 Are already active members of the design community
\n\u00b7 Possess knowledge of XHTML & CSS<\/p>\n
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The Kind of Person We Need (Product)
\nDo something massive. Groupon is looking for new grad designers to design and build the
\nnext generation of Groupon. We work in small, independent and agile teams, and collaborate
\nwith engineers and product managers to implement high impact products quickly. Our team
\nis fun, quirky, and includes some of the best and brightest in the industry. There are not a lot
\nof boundaries here, so expect to make a big impact. The design you build today is on the site
\nfor millions to use the same week. We offer opportunities to build dynamic and fun web UI,
\nmobile applications for iPhone, iPad and Android. Join a team that is not just building great
\nproducts, we are changing how the world views local commerce.
\nThe Kind of Stuff You\u2019ll Be Doing
\n\u25cf Implement the next generation of Groupon products and features for web and mobile
\n\u25cf Design personalized experiences for each of our millions of customers
\n\u25cf Work with engineering team to build intuitive and functional interfaces
\n\u25cf Design collateral that millions will see
\n\u25cf Concept products that will change local commerce
\n\u25cf Work closely with the rest of the design team
\nThe Kind of Experience We Expect
\n\u25cf Graduating with a BA, BFA, HCI degree or design related degree
\n\u25cf Designing for both print and the web
\n\u25cf Obsessive about quality
\n\u25cf Not afraid to jump into all levels of product development
\n\u25cf Professional web experience is a big plus
\n\u25cf Development skills is a plus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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