do you want to work at designboom?
really?
well if you do, then we would like to hear from you.
provided that you are:
- good at what you do
- have knowledge and passion for contemporary culture (background in design and/or architecture)
- ready to work hard with a team of other enthusiastic types who aren't bad at what they do either
- somebody with initiative and the ability to perform under deadline pressure
- mother-tongue english
- a nice person who's easy to get along with.

the internship start date is october/november 2010, the duration would be for 8 months.
you will work in designboom's office, which is based in milan, italy.
you will be an essential member of a small international team of smart people
focused on solving design and communication challenges.
you will report directly to the designboom’s executives and will be
co-responsible for producing the majority of the original content on designboom.
your working hours will be from monday to friday, 9am - 6pm.
(except in circumstances where we may have to work extra to meet deadlines).
you will receive a contribution to your living expenses and work-travel stipends.
as part of your internship you will experience the life and culture of milan.





editorial internship
we are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual who is
interested in writing about design and helping to manage the day-to-day
production of designboom's editorial content.
you should have good writing skills and an eye for detail and experience
in editing with accuracy and flow.
you should have a background in industrial design and/or architecture and
ideally, would have an interest in furthering a career in these fields.
you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience of internet publishing.
you will be actively involved in developing provocative features, current news
updates, analyzing design's artistic, technical, social and economic dimensions.
responsibilities include photography, editing and uploading images and video footage,
compiling clips, and much more. we use macs, so skills in adobe programs (photoshop, etc.) are a plus!
also, you should be proficient with using social network sites on the internet.


how to apply
applications must be submitted via email only and should include:
- a statement of motivation,
- a portrait picture,
- a brief resume (CV),
- a portfolio with examples of your design work
- example of writing skills
(if you have none, please prepare a short article for designboom).

please send your application to: <mail@designboom.com>
subject line : 'editorial internship'
emails should be no heavier than 2MB.

please send your applications ASAP as we are currently selecting candidates.