IDB. Undergraduate Intern to Support Systems UX/UI Design and Communications, United States Washington D.C.

## IDB. Undergraduate Intern to Support Systems UX/UI Design and Communications, Washington D.C. - Organization:IDB - Inter-American Development Bank - Country:United States - Office:IDB Washington Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. The IDB Group is looking for an active undergraduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality. The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning. - Design user-centered interfaces for SEC-developed systems and applications by creating intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent designs for web platforms, prioritizing clarity, usability, and overall user experience. - Produce UX and UI design assets, including wireframes, mockups, page layouts, and visual components, to support new features, system enhancements, and content updates. - Create visual and multimedia materials, such as graphics, icons, infographics, and interactive elements, to enhance system communications, onboarding experiences, user guides, and help resources. - Maintain and improve existing designs by reviewing and updating interface designs and visual assets to ensure consistency, usability, accessibility, and alignment with SEC branding and design standards. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, working closely with product owners, developers, and communications teams to translate user needs into effective design solutions and iterate based on feedback. - Support digital toolkits and documentation by designing and assembling user-friendly toolkits, onboarding materials, and reference resources, with a strong focus on usability, visual clarity, and brand consistency. - Education: An active undergraduate student in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, or a related field from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period. - Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus. - Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things - Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills. - Technical skills:Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar).Experience with web and UX/UI design tools (Figma, Claude Design, or similar).Understanding of UX/UI design principles, including usability and accessibility.Familiarity with digital communication strategies and content presentation.Ability to create multimedia content such as user guides, infographics, and visual documentation. - Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar). - Experience with web and UX/UI design tools (Figma, Claude Design, or similar). - Understanding of UX/UI design principles, including usability and accessibility. - Familiarity with digital communication strategies and content presentation. - Ability to create multimedia content such as user guides, infographics, and visual documentation. - Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country. - Active student: Enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor's)program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period. - Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest. - First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation ("Corporation" also known as "IDB Invest"). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce ("CW"), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality. - Submit yourresume, academic transcripts (official or unofficial), and university lettercertifying your student status when applying.If you submit an unofficial academic transcript at the time of applying, you will be requested to present an official one if moving forward. - If you submit an unofficial academic transcript at the time of applying, you will be requested to present an official one if moving forward. - Academic transcripts and university letters should be issued within the last three months.For undergraduate students, the second year of school must be completed when applying. - For undergraduate students, the second year of school must be completed when applying. - Applications without the requested documentation will be disqualified. - Save each file in a PDF format with your name and subject. - DO NOTsend copies of your degree certificates or other courses. - You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) fromJanuary 16th to March 15th, 2027. These dates are fixed and cannot be modified. Interns must complete their assignments within this period.If you are an international student in the U.S.A., your work authorization is through CPT or OPT. Consult your school advisor before applying.You must be able to work 40 hours per week, many international students are limited to working part-time, depending on their academic standing. - If you are an international student in the U.S.A., your work authorization is through CPT or OPT. Consult your school advisor before applying.You must be able to work 40 hours per week, many international students are limited to working part-time, depending on their academic standing. Type of contract and duration - Type of contract: Intern Consultant - Length of contract: Two (2) months - Dates of the contract:January 16th to March 15th, 2027 - Location:Washington, D.C. - United States of America *Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays. At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at[email protected]. The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the h