Introduction
As a Design Intern you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of designers developers and product managers to create intuitive accessible and visually cohesive enterprise software experiences. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full design lifecycle—from research and ideation to prototyping and visual refinement—while contributing to real-world projects that impact users and business outcomes.
Your role and responsibilities
- Design wireframes mockups and interactive prototypes using Figma.
- Refine UI components icons and layouts aligned with the Carbon Design System.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of design components and reusable assets.
- Collaborate with UX researchers to gather insights and validate design decisions.
- Apply accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and design system guidelines to all work.
- Participate in design critiques brainstorming sessions and Design Thinking workshops.
- Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders including developers and PMs.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in UX Design Visual Design HCI Graphic Design or a related field.
- A portfolio showcasing design thinking UI/UX skills and visual design work.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma Sketch Adobe XD Illustrator or Photoshop.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles accessibility and responsive design.
- Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Familiarity with collaborative tools like FigJam Miro or Mural.
- Exposure to HTML/CSS or front-end development (not required but helpful).
- Experience with motion design tools (e.g. After Effects Lottie) is a plus.
- Understanding of metrics like engagement retention or conversion rates.
- Interest in accessibility design systems and enterprise product design.