UX / UI Design Internship

Job Title: UX / UI Design Internship Req.
Stipend: $12000 (14 Weeks)
Location: Denver (On-Site)
Job Type: Internship

ROC is an employee-owned cutting-edge developer of computer vision based biometric and video analytic technologies whose product portfolio includes industry leading AI/ML algorithms and a full-stack computer vision platform. Founded in 2015 ROC is headquartered in Denver CO. with offices in Morgantown WV. and Grand Rapids. MI. With over 60 employees ROC licenses software in support of a wide range of applications including financial services law enforcement military and consumer electronics. 

ROC is proud to offer a 14-week paid UX/UI Design internship for individuals who are passionate about design and eager to gain hands-on experience no formal degree required. We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in UX/UI and growing in the field a basic background using interface design tools (such as Figma Sketch or Adobe XD) and a willingness to learn and grow through constructive feedback.

This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) based in our Denver office. In addition to contributing to your assigned design projects you will have opportunities to collaborate with technical and business teams participate in design discussions and take part in company-wide team-building and social events.

Goals and Responsibilities include:

• Support Product Improvements: Assist in enhancing existing product features by exploring design solutions that improve usability and overall user experience.
• Maintain the Design System: Contribute to updating and organizing design system components to ensure consistency across products.
• Create and Update Design Documentation: Prepare design specifications user flows annotations and supporting documentation to aid developers and stakeholders.
  Apply Basic Psychological Principles to Design: Use foundational psychological and user-behavior concepts to inform design decisions and improve user engagement.
• Participate in Iterative Design Processes: Engage in research sketching wireframing prototyping and testing to refine concepts through continuous feedback.
• Practice Critical Thinking & User-Centered Design: Evaluate user needs and feedback to inform thoughtful design decisions and propose meaningful improvements.
• Present and Communicate Ideas: Clearly articulate design concepts rationale and recommendations to team members and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong interest in UX/UI design and a desire to grow in the field
• Basic experience using interface design tools (e.g. Figma Sketch Adobe XD)
• Ability to think critically listen to user needs and incorporate feedback
• Willingness to learn new tools processes and design methods
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles or a desire to develop that knowledge
• Strong communication skills and comfort presenting ideas or explaining design decisions
• Openness to constructive critique and enthusiasm for iterative improvement

Other Bonus Skills and Experience:

• Background in graphic design interactive design psychology or related fields
• Experience using interface and design tools such as Figma Sketch Adobe XD or similar
• Familiarity with visual design fundamentals (layout typography color theory)
• Exposure to user research usability testing or analyzing user behavior
   

ROC believes in a healthy work / life balance and pays particular attention to employee needs and wellbeing.  ROC provides employees with unlimited PTO a flexible work schedule and a hybrid work environment. Employees are dedicated and hardworking but are encouraged to take time off to rest reset and focus on family and personal health. Compensation for this role includes a competitive salary with opportunities for growth performance bonuses generous stock options health insurance coverage and contributions to 401k.

ROC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all races colors religions ethnicities genders sexual orientations disabilities national origins identities and protected veteran statuses. If you’re excited about this role and the impact you can make we strongly encourage you to apply.

What We Do

ROC is the only American-made multimodal biometrics and computer vision provider. Trusted by the U.S. military law enforcement and leading FinTech brands. We are employee-owned ethics-driven and backed by an elite team of national security experts scientists and engineers. All our solutions are proudly made in America and built on an industry-leading code of ethics. ROC is headquartered in Denver CO with offices in Morgantown WV and Grand Rapids MI. To learn more visit roc.ai

Why Work With Us

ROC is employee-owned ethics-driven and backed by an elite team of national security experts scientists and engineers. All our solutions are proudly made in America and built on an industry-leading code of ethics.

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