[Recruitment Notice] Dentsu Inc. Design Summer School - Applications Now Open

The Dentsu Inc. Design Summer School Secretariat is accepting applications for the "Dentsu Inc. Design Summer School," which will be held over a total of seven days between August and October (until noon on July 22).

The school will explore "the future of design" beyond existing genres—including graphic design, advertising, diverse product development, and new fields—through trial and error with creators active globally. This year marks its first online iteration.

[Overview]

Scheduled Dates: August 19 (Wed) - 21 (Fri), 25 (Tue), 28 (Fri), September 6 (Sun), October 11 (Sun)
　*Please note: There are no sessions scheduled from Monday, September 7 to Friday, October 2. This period is for participants to work independently on their assignments.
Capacity: Approximately 25–30 participants
Tuition: Free
Location: All sessions will be held online
Principal: Yuryu Kawai (Art Director, Dentsu Inc.)
Instructors: Art Directors, Creative Technologists, Design Strategists, Film Creators, etc.
Dentsu Inc. Design Summer School Office: d.intern@dentsu.co.jp
Special Website:https://www.career.dentsu.jp/intern/2020/dss/
　*Please note that this school is unrelated to our company's new graduate recruitment process.

【How to Apply】

Entry Assignment Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 12:00 PM (Noon)
Entry Assignment Details:
　① Submit a design that allows people to enjoy summer indoors.
　② Submit a portfolio showcasing 3–5 pieces of your previous work.
For detailed entry instructions, visit:https://www.career.dentsu.jp/intern/2020/dss/

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[Principal's Message]

We are in the midst of a major shift that requires us to rethink everything we've taken for granted.
To navigate these changes, we need new talents and new ideas.

Art directors who solve problems using the power of design, the power of art, the power of ideas, and various other strengths are now needed in more places than ever.
DENTSU is once again hosting a special school where you can learn alongside creators active both domestically and internationally. This is Design Summer School 2020.

Would you like to join us if you want to make the world a little better, bring happiness to people,
or bring joy to many people? Why not join us?
You'll surely find a sense of fulfillment different from student life. This year, the program will be held online.
Distance won't be an issue, making it accessible to many. While this is our first time hosting it online,
Let's learn together and discover new insights.
Consider this a challenge for how you spend your summer.
What you choose to do this summer will surely bring about change.