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WebMD Health Services is part of the WebMD family. We have been designing well-being programs for employers and health plans for over 20 years. Our mission is to empower organizations and their populations to improve well-being through personalized, strategic partnerships.

OVERVIEW:
WebMD Health Services (WHS) is a division of WebMD whose mission is to provide expert guidance that inspires people to take charge of their health.  We do this by helping people understand their health risks, make smart health care decisions, and take active steps toward living healthier lives.  Our health, wellness and transparency services power programs from employers, health plans and government organizations are delivered online, onsite, and telephonically.  Learn more at webmdhealthservices.com. WebMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Position Description:
WebMD Health Services is seeking an Illustration and Animation Intern to join our User Experience team. The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of experience in digital illustration and/or animation, is a great visual storyteller, a quick learner, and a collaborative team member! The Illustration and Animation Intern will work with Designers and the UX/UI Design Manager to help bring our product experiences to life with engaging visuals and animations that align with our established style. 
This is a full-time hybrid position, with a mix of remote work and in-person collaboration at our Portland, Oregon office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(With supervision from a more senior design team member)
  • Create high-quality digital illustrations, icons, and visual assets for our well-being platform and marketing content.
  • Match and extend our existing illustration style to ensure a cohesive visual identity across products.
  • Develop 2D animations and motion graphics for in-app interactions, onboarding flows, and learning experiences.
  • Use Rive or similar tools to create lightweight, scalable animations for interactive and mobile environments.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and developers to ensure visuals are aligned with user needs and product goals.
  • Contribute to mood boards, visual concepts, and asset iterations during the creative process.
  • Ensure all visual content adheres to brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and is optimized for mobile.
  • Support more senior team members with ongoing projects and iterate based on feedback.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a program in Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong digital illustration and animation work—especially for mobile or digital products.
  • Ability to match and build upon an existing illustration style.
  • Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong communication skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, After Effects/Rive/or similar.
  • Experience creating micro-interactions or motion graphics using Rive, Lottie, or similar.
  • Understanding of how visual storytelling and motion enhance user experience.
  • Interest in health, well-being, or behavior change is a plus!
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