CST 394 Production ArtistAt — Paper Tacos

Opportunity Summary 

** Reserved for CST394 Students**

Fall 2025 Internship | 5–6 hours/week | Late August – Early December.

Who We Are
Paper Tacos is a bold, bilingual greeting card brand. We make cards that celebrate everyday moments in Spanglish, with vibrant visuals and messages rooted in real Latino life. We’ve been featured on Shark Tank (yup), and now we’re growing our team with creative interns who want to be part of something culturally special and a little spicy.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Update and standardize existing design files (card backs, translations, layout consistency)
  • Work on creative print and digital projects like thank-you shipping inserts for customers and retailers
  • Support the development of our wholesale catalog or line sheet (template design + production)
  • Help design in-store signage, inserts, rack headers, etc.
  • Assist with preparing files for print and digital delivery
  • Support other design projects depending on your skills and interests

You Might Be a Good Fit If:

  • You’re a college student studying design, marketing, or something creative
  • You’ve got Adobe Creative Cloud access (via school is totally fine)
  • You have your own laptop for remote work (by appointment, we might meet in our office)
  • You love clean design, clever copy, and color palettes that hit
  • You’re organized, chill, and excited to work with a small brand making big moves
  • You’re open to meeting in Salinas occasionally, but remote is okay too!
  • Detail-oriented and loves layout work

** Reserved for CST394 Students**

Tools We Use

  • Adobe Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop
  • Google Drive | Meta Business Suite
  • Your personal laptop (with design tools installed)
Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

What You’ll Get

  • School credit for your work (and our eternal gratitude)
  • Real-world projects
  • A flexible schedule
  • A front-row seat to how a creative, culturally driven brand grows
  • A glowing letter of recommendation if you do your thing
Opportunity Training 

An overview of our brand voice, visual style, and creative process. We’ll provide examples of past campaigns, access to design templates, and clear guidelines for email and social media design. Ongoing support and feedback will be given through regular check-ins, with opportunities to ask questions, improve skills, and grow creatively throughout the semester.

Program 
Internship
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
6hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing