UX Research & Design - Internship

UX Research & Design Intern (Unpaid, Remote, US)
The Role
We're looking for a curious, early-career UX designer who wants hands-on experience across the full design process, from user research to prototyping. You'll work directly with our Senior Designer and a small team of design interns, testing ideas with real users and turning insights into designs that make a difference. This is a great fit if you're finishing (or recently finished) a UX program and want portfolio-worthy projects and mentorship from an experienced designer.
Requirements:
Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a workshop, bootcamp, online class, or bachelor’s degree program in user experience, graphic design, human computer interaction, or related field
Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and trends
Strong understanding of Design principles
Proficiency with design tools ex. Figma
Strong collaboration, communication and presentation skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to commit to a minimum of 15-20 hours per week
Proficiency in visual design a plus, but not required
What You'll Do
Conduct user research and testing to understand user goals, needs, and pain points
Build user journey maps, personas, site maps, and user flows
Create wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, including micro-interactions
Translate business requirements and user insights into clear, usable design solutions
Run competitive analyses and share findings with the team
Present your recommendations and test results to stakeholders
Contribute ideas on feature priorities and the design roadmap
What You'll Gain
Real, published projects you can showcase in your portfolio as full case studies
Regular 1:1 mentorship and design feedback from a senior designer
Experience presenting work to stakeholders and defending design decisions
Exposure to enterprise tech and the IT consulting space
A flexible, fully remote schedule that works around classes or a job
[A letter of recommendation / LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion]
[Academic credit where eligible]
What We're Looking For
Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a degree, bootcamp, or course in UX, HCI, graphic design, or a related field
Working knowledge of UX principles and best practices
Comfort using Figma (or similar design tools)
Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how people use technology
Availability for 15–20 hours per week for [duration, e.g., 3 months]
Visual design skills are a bonus, but not required

Work arrangement
Yes