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Web Design Intern
US News
Washington, DC, United States
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U.S. News is seeking an innovative Web Design Intern to join its sponsored content team; BrandFuse.
The BrandFuse team is a small department of motivated people who come up with interesting ways for U.S. News to work with other brands. These projects often involve sponsored articles, infographics, interactive webpages, photo essays, slideshows, videos and animations.
An intern would be a fully contributing part of the production process: You’d get the chance to enhance our visual storytelling with smarter, fresher more creative designs, plus transform data into interesting infographics, long-format copy into web page layouts, and headlines into multiple title treatments.
Each partnership is different and will require different types of graphics skills. Future BrandFuse projects might use typography, vector illustrations, icon development, animation, hand drawing because of this it would be beneficial to have a breadth of skills and interests. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and curious budding designer who will appreciate that no two days are the same and no creative ideas are discouraged.
Please respond with your resume and portfolio of work/website.
For extra credit, send us examples of designs/projects that you think are great, that inspire you, and are examples of projects you would be excited about building. *
*Not something you created, and no explanation needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in design projects through all stages, including conceptualization, planning, design management, client presentation, production and maintenance.
• Use Photoshop or Illustrator to design CTA/buttons, resize photos, and design banner ads.
• Use Photoshop to create mock websites, for mobile and desktop.
• Use webflow, Ceros or other developer tools to build and launch responsive websites.
• Work on multiple projects with organized timelines and schedules.
• Select imagery for digital use.
• Edit work based on feedback.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite Products, Photoshop, Illustrator and other rapid prototype tools.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS.
• Ability to visualize concepts and stories in a manner that is compelling, engaging and interactive.
• Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in design.
• Ability to learn from constructive criticism.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Knowledge of Javascript.
• Experience using Webflow.com and/or the Ceros platform.
• Coding optimized websites using SEO keywords, phrases, meta data, links, and image tags is plus.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• You listen to instructions and respond in a timely manner.
• You support and inspire team members through collaboration.
• You have strong verbal and visual presentation skills.
• You feel comfortable throughout all phases of a project, from translating verbal ideas into visual concepts, through design development and refinement, to creating production-ready artwork.
• You are flexible, optimistic, positive, and open the new ideas and ways of working.
• You have a deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite products.
• You have completed a degree in graphic design, web design, web development, computer programing or related field.
Why U.S. News?
• Your work matters. Your opinions will help shape content and products used by those making crucial life choices every day.
• Variety. No two days working in sales are the same, and the opportunities to be creative, innovative and forward-thinking are legion.
• Great work environment. You will have talented co-workers to learn from and laugh with, you’ll keep sane hours and have interesting projects to work on.
This position is for 1 year and located at our Georgetown-area offices of Washington, DC. Our internship rate is $13 an hour, and health benefits are available.
EOE
M/F/D/V