Job description

Please note: we’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for any type of employment visa, including F-1 (OPT/CPT), H-1B, TN, O-1, or any other temporary or student-based work authorization. Please apply only if you have ongoing, permanent authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. At Viget, we help clients concept, design, and launch compelling digital products. As an intern, you'll experience key aspects of building a product by collaborating across discipline teams. You'll join client meetings to experience presentations and consulting firsthand. You’ll get exposure to client work and have the opportunity to contribute to internal Viget initiatives. You’ll also meet regularly with your dedicated Advisor to discuss your progress on personalized learning goals. As one of our Designer Interns, you’ll spend your summer working as part of Viget’s award-winning design team. You’ll participate in all aspects of the design process with Viget’s clients, including research, discovery, exploration, prototyping, and UI design. We’re specifically looking for candidates interested in Web Design and Product Design. The Basics The internship is offered at our office in downtown Boulder, CO . The internship lasts 10 weeks, from June 7 to August 13. Viget is closed on June 18th and July 5th. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (usually 9-5, but we can be somewhat flexible). Benefits We offer a $6,000/summer stipend, paid monthly on a pro rata basis. Course credit is also an option. We provide free coffee, seltzer, soda, and snacks in the office. We provide free lunch once a week to all staff (including interns). We offer several opportunities to connect with coworkers each week, both in-person and virtually, including our weekly all-hands meeting. You’ll experience Viget at its most vigorous by participating in summer activities, challenges, hang-outs, etc. Our Interns Have the permanent, legal right to work in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for any type of employment visa, including F-1 (OPT/CPT), H-1B, TN, O-1, or any other temporary or student-based work authorization. Are currently enrolled in college. We will review first-year graduate students and first or second year college students, but preference will be given to juniors and seniors in college. Have a track record of hard work and success. Examples could be effectively balancing school and work, holding leadership positions in various activities, or high academic achievement. Get things done. We look for students who like responsibility, see things through, and take pride in a job well done. Are strong communicators and effective collaborators. Our Web Designer Interns 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, that turn a brand into a flexible design language working across many pages and screens. Are passionate about typography, imagery, and visual storytelling. They notice the details others miss, collect inspiration from websites, brands, and campaigns they admire, and have strong opinions about what makes a design feel memorable. Our Product Designer Interns Have experience in mobile app design, web design, or digital product design, and have a truly exceptional design portfolio to show off that work. 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. They're the first among friends to know about the latest trends, methods, and tools in the web and tech industries. Are passionate about design, aesthetics, and usability. They have an innate sense for what makes a great digital product and likely keep a mental list of products they love and those they hate. How to Apply Before you apply, please learn more about us on our website , LinkedIn , Instagram , Flickr , Vimeo , and by exploring pointlesscorp.com . This FAQ doc answers questions about the steps of the internship evaluation process, timeline, etc. When you're ready, apply via the button below. Viget is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all of us feel valued and heard. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, socioeconomic status, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@viget.com. Viget maintains a drug-free workplace. Please note, we are unable to offer work visa sponsorship at this time. About Viget Viget is an independent digital agency that has been branding, designing, and building digital products and platforms since 1999. Our culture is ideal for lifelong learners seeking a variety of meaningful work, supportive collaboration with positive teammates, and a healthy work/life balance. Our full-time employees work from four offices (hybrid) and remote locations throughout the U.S., and utilize a proven cadence of virtual and in-person meetings and retreats to build camaraderie and stay connected. We love our team.

Requirements

Must-haves

We’re specifically looking for candidates interested in Web Design and Product Design.
The internship is offered at our office in downtown Boulder, CO .
The internship lasts 10 weeks, from June 7 to August 13. Viget is closed on June 18th and July 5th.
Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (usually 9-5, but we can be somewhat flexible).

Nice-to-haves

None flagged.

Application prep

Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.

Keywords to mirror

figmasketch

Platform: lever
Effort: quick