About Us: AOL is a media technology company with a mission to simplify the internet for consumers and creators by unleashing the world’s best builders of culture and code. As one of the largest online properties in the U.S., with approximately 200 million monthly consumers of its premium brands, AOL is at the center of how content is being produced, distributed, consumed and monetized by connecting publishers with advertisers on its global, programmatic content and advertising platforms.
Job Description
Do you want to make the Internet better? We do too. And we’re always looking for people with great ideas. We need free spirits and straight shooters. Creatives and critics. Nerds with nerve. People who love the Internet, but can see its cracks… and future, too. At AOL we’re focused on radically redefining the world of online communications. We are transforming how people around the globe connect with information, entertainment and one another by bringing together award winning journalists and innovative technologies to create rich and engaging consumer experiences. We look for people who are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly excited about our mission – to inform, entertain and connect the world.
We are currently looking to hire a design intern who:
Has an introductory understanding of the creative process from strategy to prototyping
Consistently works towards a clean, buttoned up aesthetic with a focus on typography, color, and form
Is curious and is actively developing her/his craft
Some of your day-to-day tasks may include
Assist the design team on daily tasks and updating/creation of design files
Ideate around UX and visual improvements for AOL Core products
Contribute to the development of internal design workflows and file organization standards
Qualifications
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, and Bohemian Coding’s Sketch
You must be available to work from our office in Manhattan, remote not available
1 year of previous experience in interactive design
Professional experience in an agency or corporate atmosphere
Experience in design for screens of all shapes and sizes with a good understanding of how to design in a fluid manner
Experience in prototyping within Principle, Pixate, Framer.js, Invision, or another industry standard
How to Apply (Please send the following):
URL to your online portfolio
PDF of your curriculum vitae
A list of the albums you’re currently listening to
Your preference, iOS or Android, and why
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