This week's spotlight includes: Adobe Systems, DigiKey, The Minnesota Children's Museum, and Daikin Applied…
Job Title: 2026 University Intern - Research Web Design and Development Intern
Organization Name: Adobe Systems
Wage/Salary: $38-51/hr
Opportunity Summary: Are you a self-starter who can translate complex research into compelling web experiences? Adobe Research is looking for a design-minded communicator to take ownership of our web presence and elevate how we showcase our work visually. This summer internship will challenge you to work independently, collaborate with world-class researchers, and lead the creative direction for how we present groundbreaking AI research online. This isn't just a web design internship — it's a leadership opportunity. You'll proactively gather requirements from researchers, make strategic decisions about visual direction, and champion user experience improvements with minimal hand-holding.
At Adobe Research, you’ll be at the heart of innovation, working where creativity meets technology. You’ll collaborate with research scientists to share web experiences and visuals about their work that will shape the narrative about the future of AI, and you will put your skills to work to create engaging web designs and interactions to draw in new audiences.
What You'll Do:
Lead the redesign of 3 key web pages through collaborator interviews and user research
Build a cohesive visual design system (color palette, typography, component library)
Create 4-5 high-impact visual content pieces (infographics, data visualizations, interactive graphics)
Implement designs using WordPress page builders and custom CSS (no custom theme development or PHP required)
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Video Production Intern
Organization Name: DigiKey
Wage/Salary: $21-29/hr
Opportunity Summary: As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey department of which you are assigned. The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively with our video and technical teams to produce high quality corporate, product, and technology video content for a variety of platforms.
Responsibilities:
Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects in the assigned department
Set up, operate and monitor cameras, lighting equipment, microphones and other audio equipment during recording sessions.
Edit video and audio to create high quality video that meets client's expectations.
Design and create graphics for use in video projects
This is a hybrid or essential onsite role, which will require onsite attendance
Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Costume Design & Props Intern
Organization Name: Minnesota Children's Museum
Wage/Salary: $16.37/hr
Opportunity Summary: Minnesota Children’s Museum’s mission is sparking children’s learning through play. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to fulfilling our mission. As a community resource for thousands of families, Minnesota Children’s Museum is dedicated to providing children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover.
The Costume Design and Props Intern assists Exhibit Production staff in creating, maintaining, and installing the many costumes and props used by children in our exhibits in St Paul. Many of our exhibits include costumes that children may wear while engaging in dramatic play. Our exhibits also include hundreds of props that need repair and maintenance.
Intern duties include but are not limited to building replacement props, small hand sewing repairs, and other prop maintenance tasks. Projects vary depending on the project workflow for our department, but examples of past projects include producing large numbers of backup duplicates of costumes in our exhibits, as well as designing and fabricating small props to match the current Maker Space activity. Specific assignments will vary based on the intern’s skill and experience level. This “behind-the-scenes” position rarely interacts with our visitors directly.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Universal Television Entertainment Group Digital & Design Internships – Summer 2026
Organization Name: Daikin Applied
Wage/Salary: $21-24/hr
Opportunity Summary: Daikin Applied is now hiring for a Graphic and Interactive Design Intern in Plymouth, MN! Daikin Applied is a global leader in providing innovative HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial applications. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graphic and Interactive Design Intern to join our dynamic Marketing Communications team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting while working on a variety of real-world projects across digital, email, and social platforms. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
What you will do:
Assist in the creation of high-quality digital and print assets, including social media graphics, web visuals, presentations, email templates, ads, and promotional materials.
Collaborate with design, marketing, and technical writing teams to brainstorm and develop creative concepts.
Research industry trends and identify opportunities to expand into new design areas such as interactive, video, and 3D work.
Participate in team meetings, critiques, and feedback sessions.
Prepare final artwork for production or publishing.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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