UI/UX Design Intern
Our National Conversation (ONC) · Los Angeles, CA
- On site
- Internship
- Los Angeles, CA
Job highlights
- Design UI/UX for web and mobile applications.
- Create graphics for various ONC platforms.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and teams.
- Work remotely with flexible scheduling.
- Gain resume-building and networking experience.
About the role
UI/UX Design Intern
Our National Conversation (ONC) is seeking a creative UI/UX Design Intern to contribute to our mission of reducing partisanship and promoting effective solutions through a nonpartisan media outlet, educational materials, and facilitated dialogue. This remote, unpaid internship offers valuable experience in website and mobile app design, working with a dynamic team.
About Our National Conversation (ONC)
ONC is dedicated to fostering a better America by empowering the nation's youth to reduce partisanship and drive effective solutions. We operate a media outlet, produce educational content, and facilitate dialogue.
What You'll Do
As a UI/UX Design Intern, you will play a crucial role in the technology department, contributing to the evolution of our digital platforms. You will conceptualize and create new designs using Figma, with potential opportunities to design for our mobile app. Your responsibilities will include designing graphics for our website, newsletters, advertisements, and flyers. You will collaborate closely with the COO, CEO, Team Lead, Director of Technology, and fellow interns, while also being capable of independent work.
- Review and assist with designs for our mobile app and website pages.
- Create graphics, including logos, advertisements, and flyers.
- Communicate professionally with leadership regarding designs, layouts, timelines, and ideas.
- Attend weekly I.T. and UI/UX Design team meetings.
Qualifications
- Interest in UI/UX Design or pursuing a degree in a related field (Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science).
- Proficiency in Figma is required.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, ReactJS, or similar front-end frameworks is preferred.
- Knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, including remote coordination and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule to meet deadlines.
- Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- College credit
- Professional networking opportunities
- Resume-building experience
Key skills/competency
- UI/UX Design Intern
- Figma
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Design
- HTML
- CSS
- ReactJS
- Communication
- Remote Work
Skills & topics
- UI/UX Design
- Internship
- Figma
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Design
- Remote
- Unpaid Internship
- College Credit
- Technology
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Figma proficiency and any design projects relevant to UI/UX design or graphic design.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for ONC's mission and explain how your design skills can contribute.
- Showcase your portfolio: Prepare a strong portfolio demonstrating your Figma designs, website mockups, and graphic design work.
- Prepare for remote collaboration: Be ready to discuss your experience with remote tools like Zoom and Slack during interviews.
- Understand ONC's mission: Research Our National Conversation's goals to articulate your alignment during the interview process.
Technical preparation
Master Figma for design and prototyping.,Build a strong portfolio of design work.,Understand basic HTML and CSS concepts.,Practice remote collaboration tools like Slack.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle design feedback?,Describe a challenging remote project.,How do you manage your time effectively?,Why are you passionate about our mission?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the compensation for the UI/UX Design Intern role at Our National Conversation?
- The UI/UX Design Intern position at Our National Conversation is an unpaid internship. However, it offers valuable benefits such as college credit, flexible scheduling, professional networking opportunities, and significant resume-building experience.
- What software is essential for the UI/UX Design Intern at ONC?
- Proficiency in Figma is required for the UI/UX Design Intern role. Experience with HTML, CSS, and ReactJS, or similar front-end frameworks, is preferred, and knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop is a plus.
- Can I receive college credit for this internship?
- Yes, a key benefit of the UI/UX Design Intern position at ONC is the opportunity to earn college credit. You should coordinate with your academic institution to ensure eligibility and arrange for credit processing.
- What are the remote work expectations for the UI/UX Design Intern at ONC?
- As a remote intern, you must be comfortable coordinating work primarily over Zoom and Slack. Maintaining a high level of communication and the ability to work independently on your own schedule are expected.
- What is the primary goal of Our National Conversation (ONC)?
- Our National Conversation (ONC) aims to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America's challenges by leveraging the energy of young Americans through its media outlet, educational materials, and facilitated dialogue.
- What kind of design projects can I expect as a UI/UX Design Intern?
- As a UI/UX Design Intern, you will conceptualize new designs in Figma for our website and potentially our mobile app. You will also create various graphics, including logos, advertisements, and flyers, contributing to ONC's overall visual presence.
- What technical skills are preferred for the UI/UX Design Intern role?
- While Figma proficiency is required, working knowledge of HTML, CSS, ReactJS, or similar front-end frameworks is preferred. Familiarity with design software like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is also considered a plus.