About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. This program provides university students from member countries the chance to gain professional experience in development work and corporate management.
What you'll do#
- Design user-centered interfaces for systems and applications to ensure clarity and usability.
- Produce design assets like wireframes, mockups, page layouts, and visual components.
- Create multimedia materials including graphics, icons, infographics, and interactive elements for system communications and user guides.
- Review and update existing designs to maintain consistency, accessibility, and brand standards.
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, and communications teams to translate user needs into design solutions.
- Design and assemble digital toolkits and onboarding documentation.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active undergraduate student in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
- You must have completed your second year of school by the time of application.
- Your graduation date must be after the internship period ends.
- You need fluency in English.
- You should have an understanding of UX/UI design principles, including usability and accessibility.
- Proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is required.
- Experience with design tools such as Figma is necessary.
- You must be a national of an IDB member country.
- You must be a first-time participant in an IDB or IDB Invest internship program.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, D.C., United States.
- Duration: Two months, from January 16th to March 15th, 2027.
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Documentation: You must submit a resume, academic transcripts, and a university letter certifying your student status. All documents must be in PDF format.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development. Founded in 1959, the organization supports 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers research, policy advice, and technical assistance to help plan and execute development projects. The bank maintains a staff of over 8,000 people and is based in Washington, DC.
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