Design & Creative Development Intern

University of Wisconsin–Madison; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin is seeking a design-focused work-study student to develop original designs, artwork, patterns, and concepts for products and brand materials. You will move from sketches and mood boards to polished, production-ready files.

You will collaborate with leadership, artisans, and production partners to refine designs, prepare specs, and adapt concepts to real materials. You will create visual assets for the website, product pages, packaging, and social media while keeping a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Textile or Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or related field, or equivalent self-taught experience with a strong portfolio.
• Strong portfolio showing original artwork or design work across mediums.
• Knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, or Figma.
• Good eye for color, composition, texture, and materials, and the ability to turn feedback into stronger iterations.
• Strong attention to detail and organization; can manage files, versions, and deadlines across several projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop original designs, artwork, patterns, and concepts for products and brand materials.
• Collaborate with leadership, artisans, and production partners to refine designs, prepare specs, and adapt concepts to real materials, techniques, and constraints.
• Create visual assets for the website, product pages, packaging, and social media, keeping the look consistent across touchpoints.
• Help build and maintain a design library, including design files, color palettes, material references, and version tracking.
• Contribute to brand storytelling and social content that shows people, process, and craft behind each design.

Skills

Portfolio development

Hand drawing

Illustration

Color theory

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Fine Art/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

Figma

Job description

Job No: 512182
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Represented Collective
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: Remote
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00
Job Categories: Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Performing and Visual Arts, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Libraries, Archives, and Museums

Department Overview:

Business Development

Anticipated Start Date:

9/14/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 8

Schedule:

M-F 8am-5pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $16.00 per hour

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Textile or Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or a related creative field, or equivalent self-taught experience with a strong portfolio.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

A strong portfolio showing original artwork or design work, with a distinct point of view and range across mediums.
Skill in hand drawing or illustration, plus working knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, or Figma.
A good eye for color, composition, texture, and materials, and the ability to turn feedback into stronger iterations.
Strong attention to detail and organization, including managing files, versions, and deadlines across several projects at once.
Clear communication skills and comfort presenting ideas, explaining design choices, and contributing to social media content.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Develop original designs, artwork, patterns, and concepts for products and brand materials, moving from sketches and mood boards to polished, production-ready files.
Collaborate with leadership, artisans, and production partners to refine designs, prepare specs and tech packs, and adapt concepts to real materials, techniques, and constraints.
Create visual assets for the website, product pages, packaging, and social media, keeping the look consistent across every touchpoint.
Help build and maintain a design library, including design files, color palettes, material references, and version tracking, so work stays organized as collections grow.
Contribute to brand storytelling and social content that shows the people, process, and craft behind each design.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Advertised: October 07, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time
Applications close: October 30, 2026 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time