Job Description

Product Designer Intern

NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.

Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation's premier local news app.

As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle.

About the Role

As a Design Intern at NewsBreak, you will work closely with our design and product teams to support the creation of visual content across various platforms. This is a great opportunity to learn about branding, UI/UX, digital marketing, and product design while contributing to real-world projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of marketing assets such as social media graphics, email templates, and presentations
• Support UI/UX design efforts for web and mobile applications
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas
• Help maintain brand consistency across all visual materials
• Conduct research on design trends and user behavior
• Organize and maintain design files and libraries

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, UX/UI, or a related field
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD) and/or Figma, Sketch, Canva, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of aesthetics
• Good communication and time management skills
• Portfolio showcasing design work (academic, freelance, or personal projects)

Nice to Have

• Experience with motion graphics or video editing (e.g., After Effects, Premiere)
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Photography or illustration skills

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with real projects and mentorship from experienced designers
• A deeper understanding of design processes in a professional environment
• A portfolio of work that you can showcase to future employers
• Potential opportunity for full-time employment

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