Salary Range: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour
Apply by: October 6th, 2025
This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned.
Simantel is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified intern to work in-person with our User Experience (UX) design team at our Peoria, Illinois office during Fall 2025. This internship provides a paid opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a marketing agency, network with Simantel professionals in their field of interest, develop and refine skills and build confidence in their abilities. If you’re looking for hands-on experience with a top-notch organization, Simantel is the perfect fit!
About Us
Simantel is a strategic marketing agency focused on working with our clients to solve business problems, all with an intention to build long-term relationships between brands and the people they serve. With over 150+ team members in 23 different states, Simantel is a one-of-a-kind creative + strategy partner, fully invested in bringing our 40+ years of experience to clients who share our values. Whether it’s solving a branding, customer experience or technology challenge, our employees seek to always deliver exactly what clients need and then deliver more. That’s why Simantel is The agency of and.™
Why Intern at Simantel?
- Opportunity to learn and grow in your field of interest
- Direct contact with leadership
- Mentorship with experienced Simantelites in your discipline
- Fun, fast-paced environment where it’s all about the people
- Potential to secure permanent position upon graduation
As UX Design Intern, my objective is:
- Complete project-based tasks relating to developing beautiful, innovative, and workable solutions for interactive mediums that create great experiences for users
- Collaborate on the development of user-centric experiences to support our client’s needs
- Assist with documenting functional requirements to ensure final delivered experiences meet client needs and all proper tracking, data collection, and functionality are reflected
- Advocate for and apply interactive design principles across all device types such as mobile, touch, and social interactions
- Learn about the client’s business and Simantel’s service line offerings to identify opportunities to enhance existing/new projects
- Meet with team members, as required, to ensure timely, accurate completion of assigned projects
- Eagerly share and exchange thoughts and ideas with others in a positive and supportive manner
- Manage your schedule to meet deadlines
The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:
- Help support the needs of the UX design team
- Create successful work that inspires my teammates and clients
- Be a positive team player
To produce these outcomes, I need to:
- Be a team player
- Ask questions!
- Contribute ideas
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have a proactive and entrepreneurial spirit
- Have a positive attitude
The skills and abilities I require are:
- Must be a current student enrolled in a college or university
- Be pursuing a UX Design major (or other relevant coursework)
- Associate degree or 2+years of relevant experience
- Passion for emerging technology and a hunger to innovate
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, team environment
- Dynamic presentation and communication skills
- Communicative, flexible and patient under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Mac-based Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically: Photoshop and Illustrator
- Proficiency in wire-framing and prototype tools such as Sketch or Figma
- Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Bonus points if you know or are conversant in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Schedule for the Fall Internship:
- Start Date: Week of 10/13/25 (approximate and based on availability)
- End Date: May 2026 (This date is approximate and may end sooner than May 2026. It is flexible to accommodate business needs and student’s availability)
- Working schedule to be no more than 28/hours a week, and in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays between 8am-5pm.
- *Times to be discussed with flexibility to work Mondays/Fridays as needed or desired.
The application deadline to apply is October 6th, 2025. Applications and submitted materials will be reviewed by an Internship Hiring Team and all those who apply will be contacted no later than October 10th, 2025.
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Simantel offers an attractive compensation package, which includes competitive salary, 401(k) plan, PTO, flexible work arrangements, holiday pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Simantel is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws to be lawfully employed.