Marketing Design Intern Review

I had the opportunity to work with a range of different books and create different design assets from website banners, social media headers, GIFs and video editing. Everyday was very different and I was constantly busy with work (in a good way). I really like d the location and the office which made me look forward to going to work. It really gave me a insight into the publishing house.

Most of my task set were from people in my department, I was one of the designers there and was always asked to help create or help edit something which made me feel very valued and not just a summer intern. I had a number of jobs ongoing at the same time which I got feedback from.

Throughout my internship, I had 1 to 1 mentoring with my manager, every week we would discuss what I had been getting up to during my internship, what I was struggling on and what I wanted to do next. There was plenty of guidance and I never felt like I didn't know what to do. There was always someone to help if I needed it.

Majority of the my time during my internship I had things to be getting on with, I worked quite quickly but other staff in my department would also give me jobs though I never felt like I had too much to do, near to the end of my internship, I didn't have as much as I started but that was understanding as I only had a week left.

I think I was given quite a lot of responsibility, the work I was designing and producing were all live briefs which meant when I was done, they would be uploaded on websites, social media etc so it was nice to see my work online and live. There were some jobs where I had certain deadlines and were relied upon which made me feel like I wasn't a intern and valued.

I learnt a lot within the publishing world that I never thought I would have. At first it all seemed a bit confusing but everything was slowly explained to me and after a few weeks I felt like I learnt a lot. I think as a designer, I have progressed and gained a lot of experience which I think shows in my work. I think I know how to manage my time more as well as work to tight deadlines.

Everyone within the office were very hardworking, everyone seemed to enjoy and love their jobs and working for a big publishing house. There were occasional free books and events happening which made normal days a little different and interesting. Everyone was really nice but always focused.

I think overall from application to finish, it was very well organised. From arriving and meeting the other interns in the different departments, being shown around and having my regular 1 to 1 meetings with my manger up until I left with a leaving breakfast and exit interview. I felt like it was well structured and better that I imagined.

I learnt a lot during my time at my internship and though most of the work I done were skills I already had, it gave me a opportunity to develop on them and think of ideas outside of the box. I was allowed to shadow other people and sit in on bigger meetings as well as attend weekly marketing meetings where I was urged to participate and get involved.

After finishing my summer intern at PRH, I started freelancing for them. Doing small projects whilst in my final year at uni. It gave me a opportunity to stay in contact with everyone as well as get a bit of extra money and experience. Coming out of the internship, I had a showcase of work which I had used in my portfolio and it really does make a difference.