UX Design Intern
WebMechanix, United States
Job Description
This position is only open to individuals who are currently residing in the United States. We regret that we are unable to consider applicants who live outside of the United States at this time.
Note: This internship will begin in May 2024 and will conclude in August 2024
Hi there, friend! We are excited to announce our next WebMechanix Academy class - launching in May of 2024! This is a paid internship ($15/hr) designed to kickstart your career at a digital marketing agency. It’s fully remote too!
In case we've never met before, we're WebMechanix - an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Columbia, MD. We develop and manage high-impact performance marketing programs for over 60+ clients, whether that be through a lead generation campaign, search engine optimization, nurturing prospects and enabling sales, creating compelling ads, improving user experience, or creating and deploying custom technical solutions.
Our internship program is designed to train you on the basics of digital while also offering the potential to convert to a full-time position. Join a team of 60+ marketers, developers, and creatives who are eager to share their knowledge with you this summer!
Here's what you'll do:
- Get hands-on experience with:
- User research and heuristic analysis (collecting and analyzing user data)
- Discovery and persona development (building personas, IA, and more)
- Wireframing and prototyping (creating prototypes and wireframes to collaborate with visual designers)
- CRO (optimizing conversion rates for improved performance)
- Meet with your mentor every week to discuss career growth, goal setting, and more
Requirements
Here is what you have:
- Some experience in design, research, UX (College senior/graduate or self-taught)
- Availability and ability to work 20+ hours per week
- Genuine internist and desire to build a career in the digital marketing industry
- Previous marketing internships or hands-on experience is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Here’s what we offer:
- $15 hourly
- Direct mentorship from our subject matter experts
- A chance to join us full-time at the end of the internship period
- Paid Holidays
- 3 days vacation/sick leave
Here’s where to learn more:
- See what employees have to say on Glassdoor
- See what clients have to say on Clutch
- Shoot us an email at if you have any questions!
WebMechanix is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other category covered by law.
U.S. Residents only
If you don't feel that you meet all of the requirements listed in this job description, don't worry! Even if your past experience doesn't match up perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Research indicates that women and people of color are less likely to submit job applications unless they feel they meet all the requirements. At WebMechanix, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Therefore, we encourage you to submit an application if you are interested so we can keep you in mind not only for this role and similar roles but for future openings, as well.