Web Designer Intern

Job Description

About Vivacity Tech

At Vivacity Tech, we’re passionate about building a company that balances profitability with social responsibility. We’re the first and only Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) dedicated to providing technology hardware for schools, believing strongly in the need to empower students to succeed. Our commitment goes beyond selling products; we cultivate long-lasting partnerships with school districts to ensure their success.

Since our start, we’ve expanded our impact beyond donating technology to classrooms. Now, we provide every employee with special PTO for volunteering and donate a portion of our profits back into the education system.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Carry passion. We’re driven by a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Desire excellence. We strive for the highest quality in everything we do.
• Keep dreaming. We’re always looking for new ways to innovate and improve.
• Build community. We believe in working together to achieve our goals.
• Be Vivacious. We embrace a positive and energetic spirit.

Web Designer Intern – Vivacity Tech

This is an unpaid, fully remote internship opportunity for college credit. You’ll be working closely with an international software development team to design applications for Vivacity Tech. The internship is 14 weeks long, requiring 20 hours per week.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Managing your development tasks and sprint workflow: You’ll utilize Monday.com to stay organized and on track.
• Modifying existing web designs in Figma: You’ll have the opportunity to enhance existing designs.
• Creating new web designs in Figma: You’ll be challenged to bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Working closely with a mentor: You’ll receive guidance and support to develop your skills.
• Gaining professional experience in web design: You’ll gain real-world experience in a dynamic and impactful setting.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience with design software like Figma.
• Expertise in designing responsive and mobile-friendly websites.
• A solid understanding of web design principles: layout, typography, color theory.
• Experience with front-end development frameworks: Bootstrap, Foundation, or Materialize.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for visually pleasing designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have a high school diploma.
• Are currently enrolled in a technical field of study.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of whether they meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.