About the role#
This internship focuses on the future of digital connection. You will research consumer trends and explore emerging digital behaviors to help Hallmark engage younger audiences through animated, interactive, and video-based greeting experiences. You will partner with creative, digital, and media teams to develop concepts and recommendations that may influence future product development.
What you'll do#
- Research consumer behaviors, creative trends, and digital connection experiences.
- Explore opportunities for animated, video-based, and interactive greetings.
- Partner with Digital Greetings, Media Studio, and Creative teams to understand current capabilities and future opportunities.
- Develop innovative concepts focused on personalization, interactivity, and social sharing.
- Create storyboards, visual concepts, and creative recommendations.
- Gather feedback from cross-functional partners and refine concepts based on insights.
- Present digital greeting concepts and recommendations to business and creative leaders.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Design, User Experience, Interactive Media, Creative Technology, Film/Video Production, or a related field.
- A graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.
- A portfolio is required for this position. Please submit it as a PDF no larger than 5 MB or provide a link to a personal portfolio website.
- Demonstrated interest in digital content, creative storytelling, emerging media, or consumer engagement.
- Familiarity with social, cultural, and consumer trends relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences.
- Skill in generating creative ideas and translating them into visual concepts, storyboards, mockups, or prototypes.
- Proficiency with content creation tools, design software, video editing, or animation platforms.
- Ability to collaborate across creative and business disciplines and incorporate feedback into evolving concepts.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: Hybrid. You will work from the headquarters in Kansas City and your local summer residence.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Cards is a family-owned business headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes greeting cards, gifts, and home decor. The company also owns the Crayola brand and manages several cable networks under Hallmark Media. Its operations extend to real estate through the Crown Center campus.
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