GALE Development Program - Story

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

• The one year program is split into two phases: the learning phase and the mentorship phase.
• During the learning phase, you will focus on learning the fundamentals of creative concepting, the importance of deck building, design execution, and moving at the speed of culture. The learning phase culminates with a capstone project which will test your skills and knowledge and highlight your areas of strength and improvement.
• Upon completion of the learning phase, you will be paired with a mentor and work on client work for the remainder of the year to hone your skills in ideation and design. 
• At the end of the Development Program, there may be an opportunity to pursue a role in your chosen domain, based on performance and business needs.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proactive, self-starter mentality, a resourceful and strong problem-solver.
• Curious and creative mindset. Possess an interest in design aesthetics, story-telling, and social platforms.
• Excited to express story-telling, art and design, through modern technology. 
• Highly collaborative, passionate, and dedicated to your own development.  
• Take initiative, ownership and accountability.
• Excited to learn how the organization functions and develop new skills.
• Passionate about contributing to GALE’s continued growth.
• Passionate about advertising, creative, technology, and/or digital marketing space.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Interested in generating  images and AI design treatments as needed with discernment.
• Passionate about  brands and their visual impact on culture.
• Nice to have: Basic understanding of digital design systems, design processes and front-end implementation.
• Understanding of design fundamentals including: typography, illustration and animation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• First 3 months - Learning
• Learn the principles and basics of how to design in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Slides.
• Observe internal creative briefs and brainstorms, and shadow creative team members on how to refine, develop and execute an idea
• Participate in inspiration meetings and shareouts
• Learn and understand how the story team collaborates with internal team members on deliverables and addressing feedback
• Demonstrate your ability to collaborate, use existing resources, and integrate what you’ve learned in a Capstone Project.


• Final 9 months - Mentorship
• Work with your mentor and collaborate with the creative team to carry out dynamic client projects.
• Build on your knowledge and skills across design, creative, and story.
• Support the creative team on relevant work streams – from design tasks to contributing ideas.
• Monitor and flag social trends, and make recommendations on how to incorporate them into client work.
• Learn new technologies and platforms, incorporating them to serve our client’s needs.
• Manage competing priorities, deliverables, and timelines to exceed client expectations.
• Create content in the style and voice of the clients

WHAT TO SUBMIT

• Your resume (PDF or Word Doc).
• A short video cover letter (MAX 2 minutes) where you tell us: Why you are interested in the program, what makes you a good fit for the program and the strategy team, and Why GALE
• Your Portfolio link




• Keep it simple. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Your phone or laptop camera is perfect.
• Be yourself. We want to see your personality and hear your answers, not a polished commercial.
• Feel free to get creative. If you want to be on camera, front and center, great! If you’d prefer to be behind the scenes (e.g., narrating a video), that’s also great!
• Get creative through storytelling, visuals, music, or any format that feels authentic to you.
•  These videos will be used for internal review purposes only and will not be distributed or shared externally. 


Accessibility: GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If a video submission is not accessible for you or there are barriers to you submitting in this manner, please reach out to Jessica Wu, on the Talent Acquisition Team. We’re happy to support you. 

HOW TO UPLOAD & SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS

• Upload Your Video to Google Drive - use a professional and clear file name
• Adjust Sharing Settings (Very Important!) - Make sure you change access to "anyone with link can view". If access is restricted, we will not be able to review your submission.
• You may submit your Google Drive link under the “Links” section (Website or Portfolio field), OR In the “Additional Information” box. Either option is acceptable — just ensure the link is accessible.