UI Designer Intern

About Us

Sentari AI is a lightweight AI journaling tool that helps users record thoughts through voice or text, automatically tag them, and generate reflective insights over time. We prioritize a warm, emotionally safe, mobile-first design experience that feels personal and frictionless.

About the Role

We're seeking a UI Designer Intern with strong visual instincts, an appreciation for minimalist mobile UX, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers. You will work directly with the founder and development team to refine the visual identity and product interface across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Audit and redesign current UI layouts for clarity, emotional resonance, and consistency
• Create high-fidelity mockups in Figma (or similar) with mobile-first focus
• Work closely with engineers to communicate visual specs clearly and ensure accurate implementation
• Identify and improve weak visual hierarchies, spacing, and component alignment
• Maintain cohesive styling across Record, History, and Insight pages

Ideal Profile

• Portfolio showcasing mobile-first product UI work
• Familiarity with wellness, journaling, or productivity apps preferred
• Strong experience collaborating with engineers, including handoff and iteration cycles
• Able to express design rationale clearly and consider feasibility in implementation
• Highly detail-oriented, with a calm, emotionally attuned design sensibility

Details

• Remote, flexible hours
• Performance-based full-time conversion considered
• Visa sponsorship possible for exceptional candidates
• DM me or email: [email protected]

Candidate Questions

1. **Have you designed for mobile-first or responsive apps?**  

  (If yes, please link to a project or portfolio example.)

2. **Describe your experience working with engineers.**  

  How do you ensure your designs are implemented accurately? What tools or processes do you use during handoff?

3. **What’s your favorite wellness or journaling app from a design perspective, and why?**

4. **What design tools do you prefer (e.g. Figma, Sketch)?**

5. **What is your expected hourly pay (USD)?**

6. **How many hours per week can you realistically contribute?**

7. **When can you start working with us?**

8. **How long do you expect to be available to work with us?**  

9. **What do you hope to gain from this internship?**