UX Design Internship
We are seeking a talented and motivated UX Design Intern to join our dynamic team for a 4-month period. The ideal candidate will have strong visual design skills, proficiency in Figma, and a solid understanding of design fundamentals. This role will focus on supporting our design projects by creating user-centered digital experiences that are both visually appealing and highly functional.
Type: Unpaid Internship
Location: Remote
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about the role
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the design team to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for digital applications
- Apply design principles and patterns to create intuitive user interfaces
- Design cohesive visual systems including typography, color schemes, and component libraries
- Create user flows and information architecture diagrams
- Participate in design critiques and incorporate feedback
- Work with UX researchers to translate user insights into design solutions
- Maintain design files and documentation following team standards
- Support the creation of design systems and component libraries
- Assist with visual asset creation for various digital platforms
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Figma is required
- Comprehensive understanding of color theory, typography, and design patterns
- Online or PDF portfolio showcasing your UX/UI design work is required for consideration
- Ability to create responsive designs for digital platforms
- Excellent visual communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with prototyping and user testing is a plus
What You'll Learn
- Hands-on experience with end-to-end design processes in a professional setting
- How to apply design thinking to solve complex problems
- Techniques for creating cohesive visual systems across multiple platforms
- How to build and work with design systems and component-based design
- How to implement accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
- Collaborative design workflows and version control
- How to effectively present and defend design decisions
- Real-world application of UX/UI principles with actual clients and projects
Our Values
- Foster Collaboration: Bringing your vision to life with your best interest in mind and you at the table.
- Champion Transparency: Challenging the industry standard of hiding in complexity by bringing clarity to the process through education and accessible resources.
- Design with Integrity: Doing exceptional work that shows quality, and an experience that we care about just as much as we care about you.
- Embrace Accountability: We're in it for the long haul. We performed this work, we won't leave you hanging
Opportune Design, an Opportune Interactive Company, is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in the design and tech industries.
Note: While this is an unpaid internship, we are committed to providing a valuable learning experience with meaningful mentorship, professional development opportunities, and potential for future employment.
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