LXN Creative

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Job Location • Ideally Remote in the United States • Ideally in PST Timezones in California (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara) Industry Digital Design / Photography / Creative Media Employment Type • Unpaid Internship • Professional Development TLDR Job Description 🎨💻⚡ Gain Hands-On Experience: • ❖ 🎨 UI/UX/UXR Design (Web & Mobile) • ❖ 💻 Responsive Web Design • ❖ ⚡ Website Performance Optimization (Speed & Core Web Vitals) • ❖ 🔍 Usability Testing & Research • ❖ 🌐 SEO-Friendly Web Structures Professional Perks Include: • ❖ 📸 LinkedIn Headshots (If Located or Willing to Travel to California) • ❖ 👩🏫 Mentorship in Creative Fields (ie. Web Design, Digital Marketing, Events Marketing, Field Marketing) • ❖ 📝 Career Coaching Support (Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn Optimizations) • ❖ 🏆 Reference Letter Upon Successful Project Completion • ❖ 🤝 Networking Guidance and Opportunities (Virtual and In-Person) Company Description LXN Creative, founded in 2014, grew out of a passion for digital media and visual storytelling. With roots in photography, videography, and design, our work spans weddings, corporate events, and creative projects. We now extend our expertise into digital design and website performance, blending creativity with functionality to help brands look good and perform better online. Role Description This is a remote, unpaid internship role for a UI/UX & Web Design Intern. You’ll play a key role in shaping and optimizing the digital experience for LXN Creative and its clients. Responsibilities: • ❖ 🎨 Assisting in wireframing, prototyping, and creating user-friendly layouts • ❖ 💻 Designing responsive website pages that balance aesthetics and usability • ❖ ⚡ Optimizing site performance for fast load speeds (image compression, code cleanup, etc.) • ❖ 🔍 Conducting usability testing and gathering feedback to improve designs • ❖ 🌐 Supporting SEO-related web design enhancements (site structure, metadata, accessibility) • ❖ 💡 Staying current with design and optimization trends on WordPress and Flothemes Professional Development Opportunities (Included with this Internship): • ❖ 📸 Complimentary headshot session for LinkedIn and portfolio (must be based in California or willing to travel to LA, SF, or SB) • ❖ 👩🏫 Mentorship in UI/UX, design strategy, or creative business practices • ❖ 📝 Help with resumes, LinkedIn, design portfolios, and personal websites • ❖ 🏆 A professional reference based on performance What You’ll Gain from the Internship By working closely with a creative entrepreneur, you’ll build a portfolio of real-world projects while learning how to balance design, functionality, and speed optimization. You’ll gain experience in: • ❖ 🎨 UI/UX design workflows from concept to execution • ❖ ⚡ Web performance optimization (speed, responsiveness, SEO-friendliness) • ❖ 💡 Problem-solving and iterative design improvements • ❖ 🛠️ Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and website platforms (WordPress, Flothemes) Minimum Qualifications • ❖ At least 1-year experience (school projects, internships, or client work) in web or graphic design • ❖ ⚡ Basic understanding of performance optimization (image compression, caching, or lazy loading) • ❖ ✨ Strong communication and attention to detail • ❖ 🖥️ Ability to work independently and remotely Optional Qualifications • ❖ 🎓 Current or former student in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Communications, or related field • ❖ 🔧 Familiarity with Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Asana, Slack, Google Workspace • ❖ 💻 Knowledge of responsive design and web accessibility standards • ❖ 🎨 Skills in UI/UX design principles (wireframes, mockups, prototyping) • ❖ 💻 Hands-on with WordPress and Flothemes • ❖ 🌐 Interest in SEO, analytics, or digital strategy