Summer 2020 Intern- Content Designer
Introduction:
Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on!
Your Role and Responsibilities:
START AND END DATES FOR THIS INTERNSHIP ARE DURING SUMMER 2020 (3 months)
Content designers create and communicate meaning throughout product or service experiences for users and customers. They primarily do this through researching the subject(s), writing, curating, and editing content for accuracy, clarity, and usability. They help people understand the value of IBM solutions and guide users with messaging that helps them achieve their goals across the product experience. They also localize content for specific audiences and markets.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Required Professional and Technical Expertise:
- Modeling and formatting content into viable, feasible, and desirable solutions
- Researching and studying the subject and context to inform content
- Writing, curating, and editing content for accuracy, clarity, and usability
- Simplifying complex content for users
- Creating content that drives user actions
- Demonstrates ability to evaluate and design for the interactions between language and design elements to construct a logical, compelling narrative throughout user/client journey
- Defining and applying consistent voice and tone throughout content journey
- Defining content goals and journeys based on user or customer goals
Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise:
- Excellent communication skills with a passion for great storytelling
- Foundational understanding of UX design and design research
- Excellent collaboration skills with a persistent curiosity
- Attention to detail in the language and relationships of design elements in the experience
- Localizing content for specific audiences and markets
- Basic research skills to measure and analyze efficacy of content
- Degree in Writing, English, Journalism, Communication, Information Design, or related field
Being You @ IBM:
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.