Intern - UX/UI Designer

Nelnet • Madison, WI

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About The Position

As a UX/UI Designer Intern at Nelnet, you'll gain hands-on, production-quality experience designing in Figma alongside our UX Design team, contributing to active product and design system work — not just coursework simulations. Nelnet is a student loan servicer, technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. We are committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Digital Media, Information Science, or a related field.
• No professional experience required.
• Working proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout; variables a plus).
• Foundational understanding of visual design principles: typography, color, layout, hierarchy.
• Willingness to give and receive design feedback in a team setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity about accessible and inclusive design.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple small design tasks concurrently.

Nice To Haves

• Portfolio or coursework demonstrating Figma proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes in Figma for active product and design system initiatives.
• Apply and help maintain design system components, variables, and styles within Figma files.
• Participate in design critiques and reviews, both giving and receiving feedback.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, and the UX and Accessibility Leads to produce implementation-ready designs.
• Learn foundational UX practices: visual hierarchy, typography, responsive design (desktop/tablet/mobile), and basic accessibility considerations (contrast, focus states, touch targets).
• Present design work to the team for feedback and iterate based on input.

Benefits

• one-on-one mentorship
• competitive pay
• casual dress
• flexible schedule
• intern-specific programming
• meaningful work experience

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern