Call for Digital Product Design Intern

About Sharekkna

Sharekkna is an online service for CSOs, NGOs, Startups, & specialists, where they can share 60-second videos about their work to show their social impact. Sharekkna has two objectives: To spread verified knowledge through specialists & expose the social impact of organizations to their stakeholders. Real social change occurs when NGOs go outside their walls and find creative ways to show the impact that they are doing to create sustainable communities and fascinate stakeholders.

About Sharekkna Online

Sharekkna Online is a global e-commerce platform that operates under the umbrella of Sharekkna NGO. It offers a diverse range of digital products, catering to various needs such as organization, creativity, and productivity. The products available on Sharekkna Online include planners, stickers, activity sheets, and other digital items designed to enhance personal and professional aspects of users' lives. The platform's focus on digital products reflects a contemporary approach to consumption, as it eliminates the need for physical shipping and allows customers to access their purchases instantly. This digital nature also aligns well with the broader mission of the Sharekkna NGO, which likely emphasizes sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact.

Being part of a non-profit NGO, Sharekkna Online likely channels its proceeds towards supporting educational, social, and humanitarian initiatives rather than maximizing profits. This aspect adds an ethical dimension to the shopping experience, as purchases contribute to a more significant cause. Overall, Sharekkna Online serves as a virtual marketplace where users can acquire digital tools to improve their daily lives while indirectly supporting the community service of Sharekkna, the parent non-profit organization. This combination of digital commerce and community support makes Sharekkna Online a unique and socially conscious platform in e-commerce.

Internship Overview

Sharekkna Online offers an internship opportunity for graphic designers to create digital design solutions for various uses: websites, product graphics, email templates, social media graphics, and brand campaigns.

Position Summary:

As a Digital Product Design Intern at Sharekkna Online, you will create engaging and aesthetically pleasing digital products, including stickers, journals, posters, social media templates, and activity sheets. Your designs will enhance Sharekkna Online users' experiences, aiding them in their daily lives while promoting our mission of sustainable consumption and community support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the design team to conceptualize and create digital products, including stickers, journal templates, and activity sheets that cater to diverse user needs and preferences.
• Apply creative thinking and design skills to develop unique and visually appealing concepts that align with current design trends.
• Utilize design software to produce high-quality digital assets, ensuring consistency in style, color, and typography.
• Adapt designs to various formats and platforms, ensuring compatibility and optimal user experience.
• Assist in maintaining an organized digital asset library and design documentation.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar tools.
• A portfolio showcasing creative and well-executed design work, preferably including examples of stickers, journals, planners, or activity sheets.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality, pixel-perfect designs.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sustainable and socially conscious design.

Languages

• Arabic, English, and French are the working languages of Sharekkna MENA.

Internship Duration

Sharekkna Internship is usually done over 30 consecutive days. The intern will have a target to achieve at the end of every internship, with a final report submitted to track and follow up on the work done. This may be exceptionally extended. The internship certificate is awarded on the recommendation of the direct supervisor.

Interns Remuneration

Interns are not financially remunerated because Sharekkna is a free service for community awareness. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Sharekkna accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from injury, illness, or death that may occur during an internship.

The internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a non-profit NGO's mission while gaining hands-on experience in digital product design.

This internship is within the External Relations and Communications Section of Sharekkna. The intern reports directly to the Internship program.