DESIGN Internships -CREDIT ONLY- For Catering Co. (SoHo)

Great Performances, New York City’s most exciting events catering company, known industry wide for passion and devotion to the arts, creative culinary design and providing outstanding service for over 30 years is seeking Design Interns for Summer 2011.

We will need (2) design interns interested in learning about design as it relates to food presentation for events catering.


Responsibilities: Interns will work closely with Design Directors on design projects that relate to product design for food presentation, décor for passing trays, buffet station layout and decor, fabrication of food display elements, café layout and décor, graphic design (ie. menu design and buffet signage) and on-site design execution.


We are looking for (1) intern with skills in Styling and Décor design and (1) intern with skills in Product Design and Model Making.


Skills (STYLE & DECOR DESIGN Intern):

-Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop are a must.

-Comfort and ease using an X-acto knife.

-A good eye for style, color, form, shape, texture, line, and space.



Skills (PRODUCT DESIGN Intern):

-Interest and passion for sustainable food and design

-Ability to hand sketch concepts quickly and clearly

-Ability to think critically about 3D space relationships in conjunction with food presentation and functionality of space

-Interest in researching and sourcing new materials as they relate to food presentation and functionality

-Strong model making skills including some light woodworking and fabrication techniques, must be comfortable using an X-acto knife

-Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, a must

-A good eye for style, color, form, shape, texture, line, and 2D and 3D spatial relationships


Interns should be responsible, reliable, outgoing, organized, and interested in learning about food design and have an interest in conceptualizing and implementing innovative food presentation techniques. Interns must be able to commit a minimum of 20-25 hours per week. Ideal candidates will come from a design program. Students coming from a culinary background with an understanding of design and product fabrication are encouraged to apply. INTERNS MUST BE ABLE TO RECEIVE SCHOOL CREDIT FOR THIS INTERNSHIP.

How to Apply: If you are interested in interning with the Design team, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and examples of your design work (please include examples of your sketching and model making skills-for Product Design Intern) Attn: Design Internship

You must be able to provide documentation showing that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.


www.greatperformances.com
Equal Opportunity Employer

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