Creative Intern Review

When in artwork, designing social assets/emails/bus design/branding assets. Receiving a brief and working with the brief owner to design what they want.
In Creative, coming up with concepts & ideas on brand selling/awareness. Leading & planning shoots, storyboards and working with other teams to execute a vision.
Projects: Christmas event bus, Spotify rebrand, boxing shoot, august brand, international womens day...many more!

Yes. A lot.
I felt almost too much towards the internship, but I really feel I have flown during this job.

Majorly developed my illustration skills, and developed my graphic design&adobe skills
New skills in art direction, presentations, deck creation, communication skills
Neurolinguistical Programming Training, Unconscious bias training

I had a lot of support and guidance, not always from my line manager - I often had to find this elsewhere. But it was always around. Had a mentor figure, and there were intern spotters who supported us. Also had business coaching throughout the year as well.
Always encouraged to seek advice if not sure.

Despite COVID, i felt fully a part of the Gymshark family. I got to DJ virtual social events, and soon as COVID calmed down, we had an intern social. I also got to do the UK challenge with Gymshark in aid of charity. Also had company-wide days off for mental health and mental health festivals. Christmas events and also summer parties.
Diversity event which I DJed for to promote our next steps into raising conversations. Gym is also widely encouraged to take part in.
Outside of work, I exercise/DJ/Draw/Cook/Socailise

I loved my placement. It has been the most amazing learning experience where I have learnt so much about myself as well as the Creative Industry. I have been able to action ideas that I have had from the ground, and also work on some very high-profile athlete & brand campaigns. I feel I am leaving the job with an entire new confidence to enter the creative world.
Company culture has been amaizng. I feel a part of the family, and have been able to DJ and bring this hobby into the role. Mental health is a priority and I feel very looked after.
In the last month, internal company structure has felt a bit chaotic and I have been given a lot of responsibility that I sometimes didn't have the skills to comfortably handle. I would love to come back to Gymshark, but not straight away. I would like to acquire experience elsewhere first.

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