UX Design Intern job at Careerscape Austin, TX, US

Job Description

Our client, a design and branding company based in downtown Austin, is looking for a UX Design Intern to join its product team for a semester-long internship. This role supports the design of digital interfaces for web and mobile applications used by the studio's client base across retail, healthcare, and technology sectors.

The intern will work alongside senior designers and researchers throughout the product development cycle, from early concept sketches through wireframes, prototypes, and final visual design. This is a hands-on opportunity to build a professional portfolio while learning how a working design studio operates day to day.

This internship is well suited for a student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field who wants direct exposure to client-facing design work in a fast-paced studio environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
Support user research activities including interviews and usability testing
Help translate research findings into design recommendations
Maintain and update design system components and style guides
Participate in design critiques and client presentation preparation
Collaborate with developers to ensure design specifications are implemented correctly
Conduct competitive analysis and gather design inspiration for new projects
Document design decisions and maintain organized project files

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in design, HCI, or related field
Familiarity with design tools such as Figma or Adobe XD
Basic understanding of user-centered design principles
Strong visual and communication skills
Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback
Comfortable working in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment
Portfolio of coursework or personal design projects preferred
Available to work on-site in Austin for the internship duration

Benefits

Paid hourly internship
Mentorship from experienced designers
Portfolio-building project experience
Exposure to real client engagements
Flexible scheduling around class commitments
Networking opportunities within the Austin design community
Potential for future full-time consideration
Casual, collaborative studio work environment

Job Type: Internship | Work Type: On-Site | Industry: Design | Experience: Entry

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Casual work, Flexible hours

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