Graphic UI/UX Designer Intern

Description

Your role at GEI.

The Graphic UI/UX Designer Intern will support the design and improvement of websites, web applications, dashboards, and other digital products. This position will assist with creating user-friendly layouts, visual graphics, interface mockups, and design materials that improve the overall user experience and visual presentation of digital tools.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Support the design and improvement of websites, web applications, dashboards, and digital interfaces.

Create user interface layouts, wireframes, mockups, icons, images, and other visual design elements.

Assist with selecting fonts, colors, images, spacing, and layout styles to improve usability and visual consistency.

Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, websites, presentations, and reports.

Create sketches, samples, and design options for website and application layouts.

Assist with reviewing and improving existing website and application screens for better user experience.

Work with project managers, developers, and technical staff to understand design needs and project requirements.

Prepare graphics and design files for use in web applications, presentations, and project documents.

Support the development of consistent visual standards for digital products.

Perform other related graphic design, UI/UX design, and project support tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Current college student pursuing a degree in graphic design, digital media, web design, UI/UX design, computer graphics, computer science, or a related field.

Basic knowledge of graphic design, web design, or user interface design principles.

Experience using design or image-editing software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Canva, or similar tools.

Ability to create clean, organized, and visually appealing layouts.

Strong attention to detail, including color, spacing, alignment, and formatting.

Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Willingness to learn new software, design tools, and project workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or other UI/UX design tools.

Familiarity with website layout, responsive design, dashboards, or web application interfaces.

Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, or other front-end technologies.

Experience creating icons, logos, infographics, presentation graphics, or marketing materials.

Portfolio or class projects demonstrating graphic design, UI/UX design, or web design experience.

Interest in supporting technical, engineering, water resources, environmental, or data dashboard projects.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

Market-Competitive Compensation

Pay Range For This Position: $22.00 – $25.00/hour

Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement

Rewards and Recognition

A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available

And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

x

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

X (4+ hours)

Standing

X (1-2 hours)

Walking

X (1-2 hours)

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

(0-25 lbs)

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

Bending

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X (4+ hours)

Taste or smell

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X