Web Design Intern - Narrative Franchise

Job description:

Spirit Elf is a genre-bending comedy sci-fi franchise disguised as a mystical game, where audiences unlock characters, maps, and storylines through interactive quizzes and real-world experiences. Blending humor, astrology, immersive design, and tech-driven storytelling, the project is building toward a scalable multimedia universe spanning web series, live activations, digital memberships, and original IP. We are creating a world-class, immersive brand that is strategically engineered as a long-term entertainment franchise.

THIS POSITION IS UNPAID AND/OR FOR COLLEGE CREDIT ONLY! It can lead to a paying position after the 8-week internship.

<Job Summary>

Join our dynamic team as a Web Design Intern within the Narrative Franchise! This internship offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in digital design, interaction design, and web development while contributing to engaging storytelling projects. You will collaborate with experienced designers and developers to craft visually compelling, user-friendly websites that resonate with diverse audiences. Your creative input will help shape immersive digital experiences, blending innovative design with technical expertise to bring narratives to life online.

<Responsibilities>

• Assist in designing and implementing website layouts using wireframing tools and responsive web design principles.
• Support the creation of engaging visual content, including graphics, motion graphics, and typography, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Contribute to front-end development tasks by writing clean HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and integrating frameworks like Bootstrap or Angular.
• Collaborate on usability testing and user research to optimize website accessibility and ensure a seamless user experience across devices.
• Help maintain and update existing websites using content management systems like WordPress or Drupal, ensuring smooth website maintenance and performance.
• Participate in SEO strategies by analyzing web analytics data from Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics to improve site visibility and engagement.
• Support web accessibility standards compliance and assist in implementing best practices for inclusive digital experiences.

<Qualifications>

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Demonstrated proficiency with digital design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and XD.
• Basic understanding of front-end development languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Python is preferred.
• Familiarity with wireframing and prototyping tools like Figma, InVision, Balsamiq or Axure.
• Knowledge of web analytics platforms such as Google Analytics 360 or Adobe Analytics for data analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, usability testing, web accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive web design techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects efficiently. This paid internship is designed for motivated individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in web design within a storytelling-focused environment. If you’re passionate about blending creativity with technology to craft compelling digital narratives—this is the perfect opportunity for you!

APPLY WITH YOUR PORTFOLIO! Any applications without a portfolio will be disregarded.