Technical Content Design Intern

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

This is a 12 week internship program beginning on May 26th 2026 or June 22nd 2026

Location: Onsite 5 day's a week at Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA

Our Team's Vision:

Our Product Management team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. We collaborate closely with our Engineering team to tackle real-world challenges our customers face.

Bring your visionary instincts to every stage of the product lifecycle—from conception and definition to development, release, and post-release activities. You'll play a pivotal role in strategic planning, feature selection, and day-to-day tactical operations. Together, our dynamic team propels the roadmap forward as we strive to make the digital world a safer place.

What You'll Do:

• Review the existing technical documentation, identify gaps or areas for improvement, and build visual journeys that will help customers learn and use our products

• You will look at information architecture to make sure the narrative flow and structure of the design is logical and intuitive for users to follow

• Use visual design elements to explain technical concepts so that it’s visually engaging and easy to follow for multiple audience types

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for improved usability

• Research and evaluate industry-leading AI tools for visual design

What You'll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program in Graphic Design or related field and with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027

• Graphic design: Ability to build visually engaging diagrams and content for a technical audience

• Familiarity with graphics sStandards: Understanding of graphic design principles and best practices

• Strong focus on detail to ensure accuracy in visual design

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A passion for learning and continuous improvement

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience creating and refining technical documentation for enterprise-grade cybersecurity products

• Opportunities to work with industry-standard tools using AI

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering and product management

• Mentorship from experienced technical writers, product managers, and UX designers

• A deeper understanding of how documentation supports product usability, customer success, and enablement

• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values clarity, precision, and continuous learning

Compensation: $ 30 USD

Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

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