UX/UI Designer Internship-to-hire

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented UX/UI Designer Intern to join our team. This role provides hands-on experience supporting the design and improvement of a desktop software application, with exposure to the full product development lifecycle. The intern will collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to enhance usability, support user-centered design decisions, and contribute to documentation and research efforts. This position offers the potential for conversion to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. This position requires to be on-site at our Irvine HQ office 3x's / week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and improvement of the user experience and user interface for a desktop application.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate user needs and product requirements into thoughtful design solutions.
• Assist with user research activities, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, and synthesis of findings.
• Contribute to wireframes, mockups, user flows, and design documentation.
• Help identify opportunities to improve product usability, consistency, and overall user satisfaction.
• Support improvements to product documentation and design-related processes as part of the broader product development workflow.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a related field such as UX/UI Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest or foundational experience in UX/UI design or product development.
• Familiarity with user research methods (e.g., usability testing, interviews, surveys).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to commute to the Irvine headquarters on a hybrid, on-site schedule.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar.
• Exposure to AI technologies or Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in complex software products or technical applications.

Why Join Us:

• Hands-on learning experience within a real-world product development environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced designers, engineers, and product managers.
• Exposure to UX/UI design within advanced software and Digital Twin technology.
• Meaningful contributions to products that directly impact user experience.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth.
• Flexible working hours within a structured internship program.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about product development and eager to apply your skills to a real-world project, please apply directly through Handshake.

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