UX Designer

Job Description

About Company:
Sports Excitement is dedicated to building the #1 global sports community platform. This platform aims to connect young athletes, parents, coaches, and sponsors within a dynamic community space. It is modeled after popular social networks but uniquely tailored for sports enthusiasts, intending to simplify processes like signing up kids for sports and offering engaging content and connectivity.

The platform will generate revenue through ads and premium features, while remaining free to join to promote accessibility. Sports Excitement emphasizes innovation and creativity as it prepares for an upcoming website launch, which marks the initial phase of building this global sports community. The company is committed to enhancing the sports experience for young athletes, families, coaches, and sponsors worldwide.

Please note: This opportunity is for US Residents Only. Applicants are required to have their portfolio available and ready to share.

Job Description:
This is a remote internship position for a UX Designer at Sports Excitement.

Role Responsibilities:
The UX Designer intern will assist with a variety of tasks crucial to improving the user experience of the platform, including:
• Conducting user research to gather insights.
• Creating prototypes.
• Contributing to visual design elements.
• Applying design thinking methodology.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in designing user-centric digital platforms and contribute to an exciting sports-focused project.

Qualifications:
Candidates for this role should possess the following:
• Proficiency in design thinking and user research methodologies.
• Strong skills in visual design and user experience (UX).
• Experience with prototyping and wireframing tools.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a remote setting.
• A passion for sports or familiarity with sports communities is a plus.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or certification in UX design, interaction design, or a related field.