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AI Voice UX/User Experience Design - Summer 2025 Internship

Onki
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Are you a motivated student or recent graduate eager to shape the future of AI and robotics? Onki, an ambitious early-stage startup led by former big-tech senior innovators, is seeking talented and passionate UX/User Experience interns to join us in defining the future of human-robot/AI interaction,  contributing to the development of software that understands people in public spaces through audio, video, and on-screen interactions, enabling the dynamic delivery of highly personalized service.

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-World Moonshot Experience: Contribute to cutting-edge AI and robotics projects transforming in-person shopping into highly interactive, engaging, and productive experiences.
  • Skill Development: Work with experienced product managers and software developers to push the boundaries of UX design and gain practical expertise.
  • Mentorship from Experts: Collaborate with seasoned leaders from top tech companies and unicorn startups,  learn and experience the practice of top tech companies
  • Career Boost: Contribute to the design of an AI-first interactive platform and build an impressive portfolio, gaining a competitive edge for careers in big tech or hot startups.
  • Networking & Recommendations: Top interns will earn referrals and access to a robust professional network, including leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and more.

In addition to this UX internship position, Onki is also recruiting for additional internship roles in AI/reinforcement learning, Cognitive/Behavioral Science, Computational Linguistics/Psychology, Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, Financial, Venture Capital and Fundraising, Marketing & Market Research, Customer Experience, OR/Decision Science, Data Science.  Please see details and application on our website.

Note: the robotic carrier video on our public website is an earlier product we explored in 2023.  With a combination of highly sophisticated software and hardware, we are now focused on developing a groundbreaking AI platform for interactions in public spaces.  We'll share more details during the interview process.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • User Research: Conduct surveys, interviews, and usability studies to understand customer pain points in wine shopping.
  • Interface Design: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for AiCap’s touchscreen/voice interface using Figma/Sketch/XD.
  • Interaction Design: Design seamlessly integrated flows between voice and touchscreen presentations and interactions.
  • Usability Testing: Validate designs through user testing and iterate based on feedback.
  • Collaboration: Work with product management to agree on the design and work with engineers to align the interface with backend capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in UX/UI Design, HCI, Interaction Design, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch; basic knowledge of prototyping tools (e.g., InVision).
  • Familiarity with user-centered design principles and accessibility standards.
  • Portfolio showcasing interface design projects (school/work/personal).
  • Passion for retail tech, AI, and customer experience innovation.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with voice interface design (e.g., Alexa Skills, Google Actions).
  • Experience with AI/LLM-driven interface design.
  • Experience with POS, kiosk, or other touchscreen-based designs.
  • Interest in computer vision or AR/VR applications.
  • Basic understanding of retail analytics (e.g., customer journey mapping).

Program Details

  • From July to September for 36 hours weekly.
  • Flexible Schedule: The dates above can be adjusted to accommodate your school or personal schedule with a minimum total commitment of 8 weeks.

Locations: NYC, Seattle, or Remote.

Our rigorous selection process ensures a high-quality experience. Current and past interns include students from Stanford, Columbia, UPenn, Duke, UC Berkeley NYU, University of Michigan, and more.

 

Application

For consideration, please complete our application form. We welcome applications from all juniors/seniors, graduate students and recent alums (including international students).  We encourage early submission as applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

For a glimpse of our interns' work and interactions, please see the video at the bottom of our career page.