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The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media and digital landscape.

Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, we work together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love. 

Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and TinyWins, spans integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally. 

Momentum is nothing without the people driving it. See who we are at https://theshipyard.com/culture before you hit apply!

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Digital Experience Design Intern who is passionate about creating thoughtful, engaging, and beautifully crafted digital experiences to join our Columbus, OH team part-time, working 20-24 hours per week. This paid internship ($18/hour) is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in visual design who is eager to grow their skills in UX, UI, and experience design within a collaborative agency environment. The ideal candidate has a portfolio that demonstrates curiosity, creativity, and strong design fundamentals. They enjoy solving problems, learning new tools and technologies, and bringing ideas to life through digital experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and visual excellence. We're looking for someone who thrives on feedback, takes initiative, embraces collaboration, and is excited to learn from experienced designers while contributing to meaningful client work.

This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Embrace human-centered design principles to help create intuitive, engaging digital experiences
• Collaborate with strategists, designers, writers, developers, and project teams throughout the design process
• Assist in creating wireframes, user flows, interface designs, prototypes, and production-ready visual assets
• Apply visual design fundamentals including typography, layout, hierarchy, color, and composition across digital experiences
• Participate in design critiques and thoughtfully incorporate feedback into your work
• Help design responsive websites, landing pages, social assets, emails, and other digital marketing materials
• Support the evolution and maintenance of design systems, component libraries, and digital brand standards
• Stay curious about emerging technologies, AI-enabled workflows, design trends, accessibility, and evolving digital best practices
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail and meeting project timelines
• Continuously develop your skills through mentorship, collaboration, and self-directed learning

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Current enrollment in higher education (college, university, or vocational/technical program), prior completion of one, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus, but not required. We welcome career changers as well!
• A digital portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skills, creative thinking, and problem-solving
• Strong understanding of design fundamentals including typography, layout, color, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles, responsive web design, accessibility, and user-centered design methodologies
• Proficiency with Figma and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Basic understanding of digital production workflows and asset preparation for web
• Conceptual knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, AI-assisted design tools, and the future of digital experiences
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from others
• Self-motivated, dependable, adaptable, and eager to continuously improve
• Passion for creating digital experiences that are both beautiful and purposeful

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship