• Visual Craft: Partner with product designers across pods (insurance, financial products, home services, and others) to bring illustration, motion, and visual polish into flows that drive measurable conversion lift. • Sit in critiques, push back, and propose visual solutions to product problems. • Illustration & Visual Systems: Design and produce original illustrations, icon sets, and visual assets that extend our brand into product surfaces — editorial pages, landmark templates, conversion funnels, AI/LLM templates, and onboarding. • Build illustration systems that scale, not one-offs. • Motion & Animation: Own motion work end-to-end, from storyboard and concept through After Effects composition, Lottie export, and lightweight SVG/CSS animation specs handed to engineering. • Ensure motion ships at the quality you designed. • Design System Contribution: Develop and maintain illustration and motion guidelines as part of our design system — defining style, usage rules, reusable components, and motion tokens. • Brand & Sponsored Content: Contribute to high-visibility sponsored content packages and media kit deliverables, working alongside BD, editorial, and brand stakeholders when those projects call for senior visual craft. • Rapid Prototyping: Concept and prototype visual ideas quickly — comps, moodboards, animation tests to align stakeholders before production. • Engineering Partnership: Collaborate with front-end engineers on implementation, specifying motion behavior, easing, timing, and fallback states so what ships matches intent. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across design, product, editorial, BD, and engineering. Articulate why a visual choice matters in plain language to non-designers.

• Developing, implementing, improving, and evaluating multimedia design approaches for the organization • Acting as the multimedia expert responsible for developing engaging content throughout the organization

Showcase your startup. Elevate the Ruby ecosystem. Purpose The RubyConf Pitch Competition — The Ruby Runway — celebrates innovation within the Ruby ecosystem. This competition spotlights startups built with Ruby, offering founders visibility, connections, and financial support to accelerate their growth. If you’re a Ruby-powered startup ready to take the stage, this is your chance to share your story, connect with investors and industry leaders, and compete for up to $30,000 in cash prizes plus in-kind partner awards. Eligibility To apply, your startup must: • Be built using Ruby as a core technology. • Have raised less than $500K in total funding to date. • Be an incorporated or legally structured business entity. • Apply to a regional semifinal (open globally). What to Submit Applications must be submitted directly through this page using the Apply button. Deadline to submit April 17, 2026 at 11:59PM ET Documents Executive Summary • Max 2 pages • PDF or Word Pitch Deck (10–12 slides, PDF) covering: • Problem • Solution / Product • Market Opportunity • Business Model • Traction & Milestones • Financials & Projections • Value Proposition • Competitive Landscape • Go-to-Market Strategy • Ruby Technology Stack • The Ask (funding, partnerships, etc.) Competition Structure Phase 1 – Open Call (Applications) • Open globally for 6–8 weeks • Judges review full pitch videos and documents for deeper evaluation Phase 2 – Regional Semifinals (Virtual) Hosted by region: North America • Latin America • Europe • Africa • Asia-Pacific Each semifinal selects 2–3 winners to advance. Phase 3 – RubyConf Finals (Live) Top 10 startups present live at RubyConf. Prize Structure Up to $30,000 in total cash prizes, plus strategic in-kind partner support, will be awarded to the top startups presenting at the RubyConf Finals. Grand Prize — Ruby Runway Winner $7,500 - $15,000 - Official title: Ruby Runway Startup of the Year - Featured spotlight across Ruby Central and RubyConf communications - Investor introduction package curated by the judging panel - Priority access to Ruby ecosystem technical mentors and advisors Second Place — Innovation Award $4,000 - $7,500 - Featured startup showcase across Ruby Central channels - Investor and partnership introduction opportunities - Advisory sessions with ecosystem technical leaders Third Place — Rising Builder Award $2,500 - $5,000 - Recognition during RubyConf closing ceremony - Ecosystem mentor introductions - Founder visibility across Ruby community platforms Audience Choice Award $1,000 - $2,500 - Selected by live audience voting during the RubyConf Finals - Highlighted across RubyConf and Ruby Central communications - Community spotlight recognition within the global Ruby ecosystem Partner & Ecosystem Awards (In-Kind) In addition to cash prizes, finalists may receive partner-sponsored support packages, which may include: - Cloud infrastructure credits - Developer tooling and platform subscriptions - Legal and incorporation advisory sessions - Product growth and go-to-market advisory support - Security and infrastructure consulting - Open source mentorship and contributor onboarding support These awards are designed to ensure that participating startups not only receive financial support but also gain the technical, strategic, and ecosystem backing needed to scale successfully. Finalist Recognition All RubyConf Finalists will receive: - Official RubyConf Pitch Competition Finalist designation - Global promotion across Ruby Central communications - Direct introductions to ecosystem partners, sponsors, and investors - Invitation to participate in the Ruby startup founder network Slack channel Prize & Eligibility Disclaimer All prize amounts are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to verification of eligibility requirements and compliance with all competition rules. Ruby Central reserves the right to adjust prize structures, substitute equivalent awards, or decline to issue awards if eligibility or compliance requirements are not met. Cash awards are subject to applicable tax reporting requirements. Recipients are responsible for any taxes, fees, or reporting obligations associated with prize acceptance. Finalists and winners may be required to provide proof of incorporation, technology eligibility, and other documentation prior to award distribution. Prize amounts and in-kind awards are subject to sponsor funding availability. Ruby Central reserves the right to modify, substitute, or reallocate prize awards based on sponsor participation, funding confirmation, or operational requirements while maintaining the overall integrity of the competition. Final prize amounts and in-kind packages will be announced prior to the RubyConf Finals.

Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! . About the job We are looking for an enthusiastic Graphic Design Intern to join our Brand Team. This role is designed for a developing creative who is eager to learn the ropes of a world-class brand, working closely with senior designers and art directors to bring the Twilio story to life across various touchpoints. As a Graphic Design Intern at Twilio, you won’t just be watching from the sidelines, you’ll be an active contributor to our creative output. You will support the Brand Team by executing design tasks that range from social media assets and presentation decks to event signage and internal communications. This is a highly collaborative role where you will receive mentorship and feedback to help refine your craft in a fast-paced, global environment. Responsibilities - Support & execute: Assist Senior Designers and Art Directors in the production of high-quality visual assets for digital, social, and print platforms. - Maintain brand consistency: Learn and apply Twilio’s brand guidelines rigorously, ensuring every piece of work, no matter how small, aligns with our visual identity. - Iterate & refine: Take direction and feedback from creative leads to iterate on designs, helping to move projects from concept to final delivery. - Production assistance: Prepare files for production, including resizing assets for various channels, styling presentations, and organizing creative libraries. - Collaborate: Participate in creative brainstorms and team meetings, bringing fresh perspectives and a "builder" mindset to the table. Qualifications - Actively working on or have a Bachelor level degree in Graphic Design or 1-3 years of work experience in a design-related field - Foundational skills: A strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and composition. - Technical proficiency: Early mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) - Attention to detail: An eagle eye for alignment, spelling, and brand accuracy. - Growth mindset: A hunger to learn, a positive attitude toward feedback, and the ability to manage multiple small tasks simultaneously. - Portfolio: A link to your portfolio or work samples that demonstrate your design thinking and execution (to submit on application). Location This role will be remote, and based in Canada. Twilio thinks big. Do you? We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts. So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions. Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.