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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.\nJoin Nelnet as an 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.\nApply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits.\nAs a UX/UI Designer Intern at Nelnet, 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.Job Responsibilities\nCreate wireframes, mockups, and prototypes in Figma for active product and design system initiatives.\n\nApply and help maintain design system components, variables, and styles within Figma files.\n\nParticipate in design critiques and reviews, both giving and receiving feedback.\n\nCollaborate with UX Designers, and the UX and Accessibility Leads to produce implementation-ready designs.\n\nLearn foundational UX practices: visual hierarchy, typography, responsive design (desktop/tablet/mobile), and basic accessibility considerations (contrast, focus states, touch targets).\n\nPresent design work to the team for feedback and iterate based on input.\n\nEDUCATION:\nActively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Digital Media, Information Science, or a related field.\nEXPERIENCE:\nNo professional experience required.\n\nPortfolio or coursework demonstrating Figma proficiency preferred.\n\nCOMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:\nWorking proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout; variables a plus).\n\nFoundational understanding of visual design principles: typography, color, layout, hierarchy.\n\nWillingness to give and receive design feedback in a team setting.\n\nStrong communication and presentation skills.\n\nCuriosity about accessible and inclusive design.\n\nDetail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple small design tasks concurrently.\n\nNelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. 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