Designer Intern 2026

Beschreibung:

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