Job Description
Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Insomniac, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Insomniac Merchandising & Design Intern to join the Apparel team in Los Angeles and Calabasas. This position will assist with the process of design and merchandising. This position reports to Director, Merchandising. This is a paid internship.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the concepting and design of the apparel & accessories lines for multiple Insomniac festivals and brands.
Work on all aspects of the design process, including but not limited to mockups, design cads, graphic art, layouts, color ups, line plans, etc.
Assist on photo shoots of the merchandise and preparation for eccom selling and marketing launch.
Assist with research and testing to understand user experience and recognize design solutions.
Brainstorming and research on innovative designs and concepts for merchandise lines alongside designers & merchandiser.
Assist in Tech Pack development. Work with Design team to ensure Tech packs are correct and executed in a timely manner.
Partner with design and development teams in reviewing prototypes, photo samples, and submits for approval for all categories from design concept to production.
Manage PLM data entry and maintain data integrity.
Establish effective partnerships across the organization: Design, Merchandising, Development, Planning, Marketing and Festival Production.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school Enrollment in degree program for graphic design or apparel design preferred
Must be able to work out of DTLA and Calabasas offices
Must have a strong portfolio that demonstrates a clear understanding of Fashion design, graphic design, layout, color and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Must be an enthusiastic team player excited about pushing boundaries
Typical commitment is 16-24 hours per week
Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
Knowledge of dance music and Insomniac’s brands
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
Must be willing to travel to intern events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYInsomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level performed by interns within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, intern referrals, outside advertising, intern agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Hiring Hourly: $18.00- $18.00 USD
Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac Clubs takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,