Frog Design / Global Internship Program:
We free you to do the best work of your life.
What is it like to work at frog? The diversity of people and projects varies tremendously. We are both thinkers and doers. Collaboration is ingrained in our culture as well as our method. We come from a multitude of backgrounds and our expertise bridges disciplines and spans industries, including automotive, medical, consumer, retail, software, technology, finance, and many others. Our extraordinary collection of talent— analytical and artistic, conservative and unconventional, technical and whimsical—makes working at frog a truly unique experience. Our interdisciplinary approach is what keeps our clients coming back and new clients knocking on our door. With such diversity in our ranks, we are always able to orchestrate and customize each client engagement to ensure a positive balance between emotional experiences for consumers and economic benefits for clients.
What does it mean to work at frog? It means working alongside the best talent in the world, including at least a few that are smarter than you. It means facing new challenges and often being asked to work outside your comfort zone. We take on the complex challenges, the big asks, and the ‘never been done befores’ of the world. We love what we make!
The Role:
Interaction Designers at frog wear many hats- from design analyst to design researcher to user experience designer and information architect. They are curious designers who from the very beginning of a program ask “who are we designing for and why?” They are skilled researchers and detail oriented designers who are passionate about meeting the needs of the user and creating an experience that is not only beautiful, but also enjoyable. As an Interaction Design Intern, you might participate in usability studies, analyze research findings, or create detailed design specifications, such as wireframes and user flows.
The Contribution:
• Assist and participate in all phases of programs, from ideation to delivery.
• Collaborate with other team members to integrate technology and clients’ business requirements into design strategies
• Design for case studies, presentations, and support studio leadership on internal initiatives and side projects.
Success:
Success in this role means delivering transformative results by participating, learning and growing through an active internship collaboration. Success means continually holding oneself to the highest of professional and ethical standards and demanding the same of coworkers. Success is walking into frog every day with an unwavering belief that as an Intern you still can, and do, influence people and the business for the better.
You Are:
• Are pursuing a degree in an accredited IxD or HCI program/Masters Program
• Have a portfolio that displays your design work, methodology and diverse thinking for multiple digital platforms from web to tablet to mobile
• Have a good understanding of web technology, User Experience and design Research
• Are hybrid-thinking, detail oriented, hard working, self motivated, and proactive
Please make sure you submit a PDF or online portfolio with your application. Internship start date would be 6/3/13.
Apply to: jonathan.robbins@frogdesign.
Jonathan Robbins
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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