Interactive Development Intern
About The Position
At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it’s a way of life. Here, you’ll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential. Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time. Internship Program Summary Are you a 2026 college graduate or rising college senior? AbelsonTaylor Group is looking for 9 Chicago area-based interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program, nextgenerATion. Our internship program offers a rewarding experience that fosters creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity. You’ll collaborate with professionals across all levels, gaining hands-on experience to give you a competitive edge in your career. During the program, you’ll have the chance to engage with teams from various departments. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with fellow interns on an exciting, summer-long group project! Interactive Development Intern Interactive Developers help build the digital experiences that support our brands, from microsites and emails to IVAs and interactive tools. You’ll work alongside developers and creatives, gaining hands-on experience in modern front-end development and the innovation side of our team.
Requirements
- A graduating senior (2026) or a junior (graduating 2027) with an innovative, logical, and problem-solving mindset.
- You are a dependable, self-motivated professional who thrives in a hybrid schedule, with optional remote work on Mondays and Fridays, and required on-site presence in our Chicago office Tuesdays through Thursdays.
- Curious, detail-oriented, and excited to learn how modern digital builds come together.
- Always curious in emerging tech and smarter ways to work, experimenting with new tools, frameworks, and creative approaches.
- Stay curious about how digital experiences evolve.
- Bring ideas that push our work forward, smarter workflows, cleaner builds, better UX.
- Aren’t afraid to test something new to see if it improves the output.
- Experience building responsive/adaptive interfaces.
- Solid programming fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js.
- Understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Awareness of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
- Understanding of Agile development and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Comfortable using Git-based workflows (Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab).
- Ability to convert Figma + Adobe layouts into functional components.
- Understanding of accessibility, performance optimization, and clean code standards.
- Execute creative ideas with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Help prototype early concepts or interactive models.
- Recommend technical approaches that fit the medium/platform.
- Collaborate well across developers, UX, producers and creative partners.
- Assist in defining programming needs based on functionality + UX/design requirements.
- QA your own work before handoff to formal testing.
- Document your work clearly and consistently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with enterprise platforms like Veeva (including IVAs), IQVIA, SharePoint, WordPress, AEM, Drupal.
- Interest in emerging technologies: AI tools, automation, motion frameworks, interactive storytelling, etc.
- API integration experience or interest in learning it.
- Familiarity with digital production or agency workflows.
- Exposure to iOS/Android development.
Responsibilities
- Assist in building responsive web experiences (microsites, landing pages, banner ads, emails, IVAs).
- Translate Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud files (Illustrator, Photoshop) into clean, scalable components.
- Help maintain and improve existing builds, bug fixes, enhancements, and features.
- Package, test, and version content for platforms like Veeva, IQVIA, SharePoint, etc.
- Participate in code reviews, QA cycles, and documentation standards.
- Work within modern dev workflows: Agile, ticketing systems, Git, and structured handoffs.
- Collaborate across dev, design, producers, and creative teams to bring concepts to life.
- Explore new tools, frameworks, and technologies, and share your findings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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