Who we are:

We are Dataminr, the leading company that turns social media into real-time, actionable alerts. Our ability to find and deliver information faster than any traditional source has completely revolutionized how critical, relevant and actionable information reaches the news, finance, public sector and corporate security industries.

We are one of the most exciting companies to work for and have been referred to as the “super tool of journalists and hedge funds” while also receiving numerous accolades from professionals in both the corporate security area and public sector. We’ve been named to CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list in 2014 and 2016, the Forbes FinTech 50 list in 2016, added to the AlwaysOn Global 250 Top Private Companies list and received an invitation to speak at the World Economic Forum.

Headquartered in New York City and nearing 400 employees, Dataminr provides a challenging and dynamic environment where everyone feels that they have the freedom to be innovative, impactful and influential. Our culture promotes team interaction, work-life balance and the sharing of information and ideas because it empowers us to do our best work and have fun. If you want to be a part of the most interesting and exciting high-growth tech company in New York, please keep reading!

Who you are:

You are a highly motivated student who thrives in a creative and dynamic environment. This summer you are interested in learning more about the marketing and product design operations at a growing tech company. In this role you will work side-by-side with both our Marketing and Product Design teams using your design expertise to create materials for both teams.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and producing on-brand marketing materials in digital, print, and social initiatives
• Maintain and expand our materials in all creative channels through digital, print, and social; this can include creating social assets, banner ads, email campaigns, creating visuals for white papers and our website, etc.
• Work alongside our product team to design user flows, wireframes, and prototypes while also creating additional needed data points to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate on evolving design systems, follow both large and small projects from inception through development and participate in user research and testing throughout
• Work closely with all our verticals to understand content creation and implementation of your work
• Be able to iterate concepts for given projects, handle production and receive and participate in critiques from the design team
• Deliver visual mockups and technical specs to engineers

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelors degree or graduate student studying graphic design, communications designs, human computer interaction, or related fields
• Strong interest and passion for user experience and user interface design
• Understanding of web and mobile applications
• Solid understanding of design fundamentals - typography, composition, color, etc.
• Experience using Sketch
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Xcel) and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Ability to see a project through to completion and work in a fast-paced environment
• A visual thinker who is able to work independently, collaborate, and communicate ideas
• Work samples of digital products preferred; existing portfolio demonstrating print and digital communications work

Our offering of competitive benefits and perks include:

• Intern Mentorship Program
• Daily catered lunch
• A kitchen fully stocked with snacks and beverages

Dataminr is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals seeking employment at Dataminr are considered without regards to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status.