Internships
Most students find their internship to be an extremely positive learning experience.
By participating in the CVPA internship program you will:
- apply what you learn in the classroom to workplace experiences
- explore career options
- build your resume with career-appropriate experience
- gain experience navigating real-world situations
- develop a network of professional contacts to use as references
Internship Course
CVPA students interested in taking an internship for university credit should register for AXD 400-01 Advanced Topics in Art + Design, our Internship course.
In addition to a determined number of work-hours, the internship course has additional requirements. Be sure to consult with the instructor teaching the course for a detailed description of the course and all its requirements.
Internship Placement
Students registered for the Internship course should find an internship placement prior to the beginning of the semester. The internship experience should be conducive to the student’s academic interests and long-term career plans.
Students are encouraged to search for appropriate internship sites on their own. However, the instructor teaching the course will be happy to assist you in your search should you need/want it. All placements have to be approved by the instructor teaching the course before students begin earning academic credit. With advance approval, internships may be undertaken during the summer or winter break.
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UX/UI Design Intern at Cherish Health, Inc.
Employer: Cherish Health, Inc. Expires: 11/30/2024 The UX/UI Design Intern ****will be responsible for assisting with all user experience and design aspects of the organization. The UX/UI Designer works with the design and creative team to develop a cohesive experience throughout our platform. Our ideal candidate is responsible for assisting with the design process through its completion by working alongside developers to ensure accurate implementation.Responsibilities Partner with creative teams and developers to maintain a cohesive design and experience throughout our productEstablish a strong design culture by staying on the forefront of emerging trends and best practicesApply user centered thinking and take insight based design decision to make User Flows, wireframes and map out pathways an individual will take in a website or platformDevelop personas and create profiles for particular users based on characteristics.Map Storyboards to show and display a user’s story.Regularly participate in design reviews.Build and prepare design elements, style guides, templates and finished solutions for developer hand-offUnderstand basic user behavior and interaction principles to make design choicesDevelop and frequently iterate on user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity visuals to ensure a seamless experience.Closely partner with engineers to ensure designs are implemented with high quality and functionality.Bring a strong eye for detail and a sense of modern design trends to keep our product fresh and engaging.Requirements Working on a BA/BS/focus in Human-Computer Interaction design, Visual design, UX/UI design, Computer Science, Graphic Design or related fieldAbility to work effectively in a team setting including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications.Ability to manage files in organized and easy to track ways.Be passionate about resolving user pain points through great design.Proficiency in Figma to create wireframes, visual mockups graphics, high fidelity protoypes and flowsSome knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Illustrator, InVision, Sketch and Zeplin or other tools.Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks in a timely and diligent mannerExcellent communication skills, including the ability to present concepts clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences at various levels of our organization.Proven ability to manage multiple design requests in a timely fashion, with competing priorities and deadlines.Knowledgeable in creating wireframes, visual mockups graphics, or flows
Social Media Intern at Nightingale's Northern Nest
Employer: Nightingale's Northern Nest Expires: 02/13/2025 Social Media Intern for Nightingale's Northern Nest (Remote)US: Our young company was started by nurses with entrepreneurial spirit and offers nursing education dedicated to elevating home-based nursing. We provide continuing education in high acuity homecare. In 2023, we received state funding to train 200 nurses in Southeastern MA. We are looking for help to develop our social media presence with Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and possibly others along with help with marketing messaging.YOU: Have the skills to develop social media pages for our niche business (healthcare/nursing/education). You will bring passion and focus to our start-up business and assist us with messaging to reach our target audiences. You may have an interest in nursing, healthcare, marketing or communications and may research other companies. This might be your first time trying this type of work!TOGETHER: We will work respectfully using clear communication and attention to expecatations and timelines giving attention to diversity, equity and inclusion. We will respect each others' working style while we develop different platforms to expand our audiences in homecare nursing and spread the word about opportunities in this specialized field. This is a start-up business offering a dyanamic and interesting opportunity.
Website Designer (Intern) at Nightingale's Northern Nest
Employer: Nightingale's Northern Nest Expires: 02/13/2025 Website Designers - Remote Interns for Nightingale's Northern Nest US: Our young company is run by nurses and offers nursing education dedicated to elevating home-based nursing. In 2023, we received state funding to train 200 nurses in Southeastern MA. We are looking to update our current website which is hosted by Wordpress- we intend to stay with Wordpress. We want to update and refine our look, add content, add additional pages, and provide links to resource pages, applications for training candidates and post training surveys. We would like to explore e-commerce and training platforms. Our focus is on building a diverse nursing workforce and providing opportunities for equity and inclusion. YOU: With talent and artistry you create an updated website with expanded functions to assist Nightingale's Northern Nest to meet their current and future business needs. You are a strong communicator who listens to our needs and understands how to create a website with complex graphics, multiple pages, links to surveys, applications, enbedded videos, etc. You may spend time teaching us and will explore website functionality.TOGETHER: We respect each other using clear communication, setting realistic expectations and being our authentic selves. Together, we will learn a lot and may laugh a lot too!!!