Web Designer Internship
Job Type: Internship / Training Program / Temporary
Work Location: Remote or On-site (Medellín, Colombia – Optional)
Language Requirement: English (Spanish is a plus)
Internship Overview
Spanglish Events offers a hands-on Web Designer internship designed for students and recent graduates interested in web design, user experience, and digital branding within a creative, event-driven startup environment.
This internship provides real-world experience designing, improving, and maintaining web assets that support events, community engagement, and brand growth. Interns play a key role in shaping how users experience Spanglish Events online while collaborating closely with the marketing and community teams.
This position is ideal for creative, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working independently, solving visual and functional problems, and contributing to a growing international brand.
Internship Details
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. A limited stipend may be available on a case-by-case basis, depending on the intern’s individual needs and academic program requirements.
Schedule Options:
- 20 hours/week – 4 months
Work Style:
- Fully remote or in-person (optional international experience)
- Highly independent, self-directed role
- Meetings: Approximately 2 meetings per week (virtual) for goal-setting, planning, and feedback
Key Responsibilities
- Design, update, and maintain Spanglish Events’ website and landing pages.
- Improve user experience (UX) and visual consistency across web platforms.
- Collaborate with the marketing and community teams to support event promotions and campaigns.
- Assist with creating and updating web assets related to events, workshops, and experiences.
- Ensure website content is mobile-friendly, visually engaging, and easy to navigate.
- Support basic integrations such as contact forms, sign-ups, and embedded tools.
- Test website functionality and troubleshoot basic design or layout issues.
- Maintain organized documentation of design updates and web changes.
- Attend required meetings and collaborate in a friendly, respectful, and drama-free work environment.
Requirements
- Strong interest in web design, UX/UI, or digital design.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Basic experience with website platforms such as Wix, WordPress, Webflow, or similar.
- Familiarity with responsive design and basic UX principles.
- Organized, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks.
- Experience with Canva, Figma, or similar design tools is a plus (not required).
- Minimum commitment of 4 months.
🌎 Internship Abroad in Medellín, Colombia (Optional)
Because Spanglish Events is based in Medellín, Colombia, interns have the opportunity to complete their internship in person and immerse themselves in a full international experience.
Instead of working remotely, interns may choose to:
- Live in Medellín — one of Latin America’s most dynamic and innovative cities
- Study Spanish while completing their internship
- Experience Colombian culture firsthand
- Build international friendships and professional connections
- Participate in real events, experiences, and cultural activities
This is more than an internship — it’s an opportunity to live abroad, grow independently, and gain hands-on experience inside a fast-moving, bilingual startup environment.
You will not just observe — you will contribute, collaborate, and become part of a real community.
Important Financial Information
Spanglish Events internships are unpaid. In certain cases, a limited stipend may be offered to support interns who demonstrate financial need or whose academic programs require compensation.
Housing, flights, food, visas, health insurance, and all living expenses (for in-person internships) are the responsibility of the student.
Learning Opportunities & Benefits
- Hands-on experience designing for a real, growing international brand.
- Exposure to event marketing, digital branding, and user experience strategy.
- Opportunity to build a strong portfolio with real-world projects.
- Work closely with a culturally diverse, international team.
- Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion of the full internship term.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit your resume through the following link: Application Form