During the winter break I decided to get a head start on my search for an internship. I found a bunch of companies that seemed like they would be great to work at, but nothing really stood out to me. After looking through countless Craigslist posts, I decided to apply to Tribe Bicycle Company, a Brooklyn based bicycle manufacturer.

I learned about the company back in September when they first arrived in New York. After seeing their awesome logo, I was immediately interested in working for the company. I did some research on the company and I saw that they were accepting applications for graphic designers. I decided to wait until I worked on my portfolio before applying, and I’m really glad that I did. I figured I should contact them regarding an internship position first to get my foot in the door. After applying and touching base with one of the owners, I landed an interview.

Working in the cycling industry for the past seven years as a manager for a local bike shop gave me a great advantage. I was really excited to find out that they’re still learning the ropes of the cycling industry, and I can bring my experience to the table. They are still a relatively new company, so there are a lot of projects that need to be done. I’m really excited to work with Tribe and I can’t wait to help them grow as a company.