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Usona Institute · 3 months ago

Graphic & Instructional Design Intern

US-WI-Madison

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Usona Institute is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and educational programs. They are seeking a Graphic & Instructional Design Intern to support the Strategic Partnerships team by creating engaging instructional and outreach materials that effectively communicate complex information.

Research

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and produce visually appealing instructional and outreach materials, including PowerPoint presentations, infographics, print collateral, and digital graphics

Translate technical and complex information into clear, learner-friendly visuals that enhance understanding and retention

Leverage generative AI tools and emerging technology where appropriate to enhance the design and instructional development process

Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to assess needs and create high-impact content that aligns with organizational goals

Apply graphic design and UI/UX best practices, including layout, typography, color theory, and accessibility standards, to all materials and systems

Integrate multimedia elements (illustrations, photography, animations, and video snippets) and instructional design best practices to elevate the effectiveness of presentations and learning experiences

Develop and maintain a content library of design assets, templates, and instructional materials to ensure consistency, efficiency, and long-term usability

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines while maintaining creativity and attention to detail

Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others

Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work

Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business

Qualification

Graphic DesignInstructional DesignProficiency with design toolsGenerative AI toolsAccessibility guidelinesTypographyLayout skillsMultimedia integrationAttention to detail

Required

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Graphic Design, or a related field

Proven experience designing presentations, infographics, and other visual education materials

Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Articulate)

Strong visual design, typography, layout, and information-design skills; high attention to detail and quality

Proficiency with using generative AI tools to support content creation and visual design

Preferred

Portfolio demonstrating instructional artifacts (storyboards, prototypes) and graphic/multimedia work

Familiarity with accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG) and universal design principles

Experience with Learning Management System and platform administration

Experience with animation or motion graphics

Company

Usona Institute

A not-for-profit medical research organization (MRO) dedicated to exploring psilocybin as a potential therapeutic to treat mental conditions

Founded in 2014

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

2-10 employees

https://www.usonainstitute.org/about/#

H1B Sponsorship

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