About Us

Sidebench is an award-winning strategy, design, and development consultancy based in Los Angeles. We partner with enterprise companies and top new ventures seeking product strategy. Our team provides the strategic value of enterprise-level management consulting and the technical expertise of a leading product & development shop. We combine these strengths with a people-first methodology that gives us a unique & innovative approach toward creating first-in-kind solutions.

Job Summary

The Sidebench apprenticeship program is a 6-month full-time paid developmental internship that is designed to provide the apprentice with valuable & meaningful first-hand experience within a specific discipline. This specific track is for those who are looking to work as a graphic designer. A budding interest in either UI or UX design is a plus. 

Apprenticeship Overview

You will:

• Gain significant exposure to all areas of project and product management within one of the fastest growing digital product consultancies in the US
• Do impactful work that contributes to the greater goals of the Sidebench team
• Be challenged to think big, creatively solve problems, and turn solutions into processes
• Have a dedicated mentor throughout the apprenticeship who is there to help guide you and provide regular, structured feedback
• Work with and learn from a team of smart, friendly, and fun techies who care about your development

Role Information & Responsibilities

With our Design Team you will assist in a myriad of activities that cover everything from wireframes to marketing materials. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the design team in brainstorming and planning for client deliverables
• Creating ideas for and executing internal Sidebench branding materials
• Designing social posts and social collateral for Dribbble, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Contributing ideas to the overall design process and framework
• Designing client deliverables that include mock-ups, illustrations, spec work, and final designs, style guides, branding guides
• Creation of internal and client marketing materials
• Contribute to the ongoing branding initiatives for Sidebench

At the conclusion of the 6-month program, pending your performance and company needs, there is the potential to transition to a full-time, salaried role on our Design Team.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in technology and business and the desire to learn more
• Self-starter with demonstrated capacity for independent initiative
• Strong research and analytical skills and problem solving ability
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be responsive, pro-active, enthusiastic, and adaptable
• Ability to produce detailed and well-organized documentation (have a knack for effectively summarizing concepts, thoughts, and research)
• Must be able to commit to a full-time role for a period of 6 months
• Experience with the web or app development process is a big plus

Benefits

• Work with an interesting blend of projects and clients to make every day exciting
• We have a casual dress code in the office — no need to dress up for up
• We always make sure to plan one big company event and one small company event per quarter
• Our Culture Club makes sure to celebrate new hires, birthdays, Sidebench anniversaries, and holidays
• We are walking distance from downtown Culver City and have free office parking
• We have free coffee, beer, and plenty of snacks
• You will work with a diverse team of intelligent people that make it fun to come to work every day

Apprenticeship Compensation

Pay: $12/hour