User Experience Design Intern - Austin, TX - 2027

About the role

As a User Experience Design Intern you will:

• Collaborate with designers on user experience projects from concept through implementation
• Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, and prototypes to communicate design ideas
• Assist with user research activities, including interviews, usability testing, and synthesis of findings
• Participate in brainstorming and design workshops
• Learn and apply design thinking and user-centered design methodologies
• Explore how AI-powered technologies can be incorporated into product experiences
• Use AI tools such as IBM Bob, Claude, Copilot, or similar technologies to support ideation, content creation, and prototyping
• Contribute to design system and accessibility efforts
• Present work to peers and stakeholders and incorporate feedback into design iterations
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and other designers in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Technical and Professional Expertise

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, Graphic Design, Psychology, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field
• Interest in UX design and creating user-centered digital experiences
• Portfolio showcasing coursework, personal projects, internships, hackathons, or other design work
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar tools
• Strong visual, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and generative AI
• Ability to work onsite in Austin 3 days per week

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience through coursework, internships, student organizations, hackathons, or personal projects
• Familiarity with user research methods and usability principles
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design concepts
• Exposure to prototyping tools and techniques
• Experience working collaboratively in team environments
• Curiosity about AI-powered products, conversational interfaces, or intelligent systems
• Interest in enterprise software and complex problem-solving
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning from feedback