What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Participant - Portfolio Review position at Tank Design Inc?
About Tank
We’re a brand and digital experience agency that transforms stories into unforgettable experiences—through design, imagery, and words—that engage, inspire, and resonate with audiences. For over 30 years, Tank has partnered with global brands to craft bold identities, compelling digital experiences, and lasting connections. Driven by curiosity and collaboration, we turn creative ideas into measurable impact.Based in Somerville, MA.Clients include: FedEx, Citizens Financial, Reebok, Puma, Rue La La, Boston Beer Co., TEDx New England, athenahealth, Aetna, Zus Health, RafterOne, and Vertica.
About Portfolio Review Week
At Tank Design, we believe that career growth is shaped by the work we do, continuous learning, and building meaningful relationships that help us navigate the industry. Portfolio Review Week is designed to give students the opportunity to engage with our team, receive expert guidance, and strengthen their portfolios, project work, and professional networks.
This opportunity is open to senior students from local universities and colleges who are interested in working in a creative agency environment. We welcome students pursuing degrees in UI design, computer science, front-end development, user experience, or digital project management.
College seniors only. Must be able to attend the interview in person at 14 Tyler Street 2nd Floor Somerville, Ma the week of April 27th. Ideal candidates should have a solid foundation in their field, with at least 2–3 projects that demonstrate their skills, problem-solving abilities, and creative or technical approach.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 5th
Virtual Phone Screens: April 13 – 17 (Zoom)
Portfolio Review Week: April 27 – 30 (in-person)
What to Expect: A Real Agency Interview Experience
- Virtual Phone Screen: Learn about Tank (our work, culture, team structure, and roles), who you will meet, and how to prepare for the interview.
- In-Person Interview: Meet with HR and an agency professional, following mock interview agenda: bio, present portfolio and/or projects relevant to capability, Q&A.
- Career & Relationship Building: Gain insights on navigating the industry, understanding agency roles, salary expectations, and offer-stage conversations while building connections with professionals at Tank Design.
Qualifications by track
(College seniors only)
User Interface/Visual Design
- Strong understanding of visual design principles, UX/UI, typography, branding, and digital product design
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
- Ability to design web or product interfaces, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs
- 2–3 projects demonstrating design thinking, problem-solving, and execution
Front-End Development
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
- Understanding of responsive design, version control (Git), and API integration
- Experience building interactive web experiences
- 2–3 coding projects shared via GitHub or another platform
User Experience Design
- Experience with research, user flows, wireframing, or prototyping
- Ability to explain design decisions and user-centered thinking
- Projects that demonstrate process, insights, and problem-solving
Digital Project Management
- Interest in managing creative or technical projects in a team environment
- Familiarity with project planning, communication, timelines, and collaboration
- Examples of projects where you helped organize teams, manage deliverables, or drive execution
Content Production / Digital Storytelling
- Interest in creating content for digital platforms such as social media, websites, campaigns, or brand storytelling
- Ability to translate ideas into engaging visual or written content
- Experience with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, video editing tools, or social media platforms
- Understanding of how content supports brand voice, audience engagement, and marketing goals
- 2–3 examples of content work such as social campaigns, video, photography, motion, copywriting, or brand storytelling
This is NOT a hiring event, but an opportunity to build relationships, gain industry insight, and strengthen your career path. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email regarding your application status and next steps.
Cheers!
Tank Design
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