AOL Internship Job Description
AOL’s news and information channels are seeking passionate, talented and courageous interns to join forces with our design team in Dulles, Virginia. At the forefront of online media, interns will gain real work experience and learn how design and business work together in a fast paced environment while getting paid to do so.
Program Highlights
A design intern’s main responsibilities include design support for editorial features, new pages/sections of sites, production and maintenance work as well as research. You will be exposed to the creative process at AOL while working with a diverse group of top art directors and designers. The work you create will be seen by millions of people. Interns are paid based on experience at an hourly rate and are expected to work a full time schedule of around 40 hours per week.
Candidates should be
• Fluent in standard web/interactive design software and tools.
Required: Adobe CS and knowledge of web optimization of images
Desired: CSS skills and knowledge of Flash
• Demonstrate a clear skill set and focus on interaction design with successful portfolio samples
• Knowledgeable in design fundamentals including color theory, typography, composition, and photo retouching.
• Able to work well with design direction and be capable of executing tasks in alignment with style guidelines.
• Flexible, proactive and willing to learn in a fast paced environment.
• Collaborative, good team player and shows initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and sample URLS to Leah.Koentopf@team.aol.com. No attachments, please. Applicants without samples or URLS will not be considered.
