UI/UX Design Internship (Unpaid)

Are you passionate about crafting intuitive interfaces and translating user needs into visually stunning designs? If you’re a creative, detail-oriented individual eager to gain hands-on experience in UI/UX design, this internship is for you!

Role Overview

As a UI/UX Design Intern, you’ll play a key role in designing user interfaces that blend aesthetics with functionality. You’ll collaborate closely with our team to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, ensuring our product delivers seamless and engaging user experiences. This is a prime opportunity to build foundational design skills in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface Design: Create wireframes, prototypes, and polished visual designs for web/mobile interfaces.
• Visual Execution: Develop pixel-perfect UI components, icons, and design systems aligned with brand guidelines.
• User-Centered Iteration: Refine designs based on usability feedback and collaborate with researchers to implement insights.
• Design Collaboration: Partner with developers to ensure design fidelity and technical feasibility.
• Portfolio Projects: Document design processes and outcomes for compelling case studies.

Please Note

This is an unpaid internship at an early-stage startup. Ideal for those seeking hands-on UI/UX design experience in a collaborative, agile setting.

Why Join Us?

• Tangible Design Impact: Shape the visual identity and interaction patterns of a growing product.
• Skill Development: Master industry tools (Figma, Adobe CC, etc.) and build a portfolio of real-world projects.
• Ownership Culture: Help define visual design standards and contribute to product direction.
• Portfolio Growth: Create showcase-ready case studies highlighting your UI/UX contributions.

Ready to craft exceptional user interfaces and elevate your design portfolio? Apply now with your resume, portfolio (or design samples), and a brief note on why UI/UX design excites you!

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Title & Focus Shift:

• Changed from "UX Researcher" to "UI/UX Design Internship" to emphasize visual/interaction design.
• Replaced research terms (interviews, qualitative insights) with design-centric language (visual design, prototypes, wireframes).

Responsibilities (UI/UX Focus):

• Added wireframing, prototyping, high-fidelity mockups, and design systems.
• Replaced "research synthesis" with visual execution and usability iteration.
• Prioritized developer collaboration for design implementation (critical for UI roles).

"Why Join Us" Section:

• Highlighted visual identity development, design tool mastery, and portfolio building.
• Replaced "research impact" with "tangible design impact" and "showcase-ready case studies".

Application Requirements:

• Explicitly requested a portfolio or design samples (essential for UI roles).
• Revised the prompt to focus on "why UI/UX design excites you" (replacing research interest).

Tone & Nuance:

• Retained the startup’s energetic vibe ("fast-paced," "your voice matters").
• Kept unpaid/early-stage transparency while positioning it as a portfolio-building opportunity.