Remote 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

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