Product & Web Designer Intern (2027)

Viget is an independent digital agency that helps clients concept, design, and launch digital products. As one of its Designer Interns, the intern will spend the summer working as part of Viget's design team on client work and participate in all aspects of the design process. The internship is offered at the downtown Boulder, CO office and lasts 10 weeks. Viget is looking for candidates interested in Web Design and Product Design.

Responsibilities

Participate in all aspects of the design process with Viget's clients, including research, discovery, exploration, prototyping, and UI design; Join client meetings to experience presentations and consulting firsthand; Contribute to internal Viget initiatives; Meet regularly with a dedicated Advisor to discuss progress on personalized learning goals; Work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a 10-week internship from June 7 to August 13

Requirements

Have experience in web design, brand identity, or digital design, and have a truly exceptional portfolio that shows off a strong eye for typography, color, layout, and composition; Are familiar with design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), or are confident in their ability to quickly become comfortable with these tools; Enjoy building visual systems, like type scales, color palettes, iconography, and reusable components; Are passionate about typography, imagery, and visual storytelling; Have experience in mobile app design, web design, or digital product design, and have a truly exceptional design portfolio; Are familiar with design tools like Figma or Sketch or are confident in their ability to quickly become comfortable with these tools; Enjoy diving into technical details and are curious about the technologies used to build modern websites, apps, and other digital products; Are passionate about design, aesthetics, and usability; Have the permanent, legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship; Are currently enrolled in college (first-year graduate students and first or second year college students will be reviewed, with preference given to juniors and seniors); Have a track record of hard work and success; Get things done and take responsibility for their work; Are strong communicators and effective collaborators

Benefits

$6,000/summer stipend, paid monthly on a pro rata basis; Course credit option; Free coffee, seltzer, soda, and snacks in the office; Free lunch once a week for all staff; Weekly opportunities to connect with coworkers, including the weekly all-hands meeting; Summer activities, challenges, and hang-outs