Intern - UX/UI Designer

Our Vision: We make dreams possible. Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start‑up accelerator, and K‑12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

About the role

Join Nelnet as a UX/UI Designer Intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one‑on‑one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern‑specific programming, and meaningful work experience. 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.

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.

Education

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Digital Media, Information Science, or a related field.

Experience

No professional experience required. Portfolio or coursework demonstrating Figma proficiency preferred.

Competencies

• 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.

Benefits

• One‑on‑one mentorship
• Competitive pay
• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Intern‑specific programming
• Meaningful work experience