UX Designer Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Talentix – Your Career Mobility Hub is a company focused on reimagining career growth for healthcare and tech professionals. Their mission is to provide a platform or service that helps individuals in these sectors advance their careers effectively. They operate as a fast-paced startup within the product and design team.
Job Description:
This is an advertisement for a UX Designer Intern position at Talentix.
• Job Title: UX Designer Intern
• Type: Unpaid Internship
• Location: Fremont, CA
• Team: Product & Design
Overview:
The internship is designed for motivated and creative individuals, specifically students or recent graduates, who are seeking real-world UI/UX design experience in a startup environment. Interns will work on meaningful projects, contribute to their portfolio, and learn directly from experienced designers and product leaders. It is explicitly stated that this is an unpaid internship focused on learning and practical experience.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
The intern will be involved in various aspects of the UX design process, including:
• Conducting user research and assisting in the interpretation of feedback to enhance user experience.
• Designing various visual artifacts such as wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborating actively with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and development.
• Maintaining design documentation and contributing to the development and adherence to design system standards.
• Participating in design critiques, iterating on feedback received, and developing their design thinking skills.
• Supporting the creation of case studies, product design write-ups, and internal reports.
• Staying informed about current industry trends, best practices for accessibility, and common UX patterns.
Required Qualifications and Skills (What You’ll Bring):
Candidates should possess:
• 0.5 to 1 year of prior experience in UI/UX design, gained either through academic coursework or project-based work.
• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related academic program.
• Proficiency in design tools, specifically Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• A strong foundational understanding of core design principles, usability, and human-centered design methodologies.
• A professional portfolio that effectively showcases design projects and illustrates the candidate’s design process thinking.
• Bonus Skills (Not Required but a Plus):
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS.
• Knowledge of design systems, accessibility guidelines, and slide storytelling tools.
• Excellent communication skills, a strong ability to collaborate effectively with others, and keen attention to detail.
Benefits and Gains (What You’ll Gain):
Interns will receive:
• Hands-on experience in designing for a mission-driven technology startup.
• Mentorship opportunities from senior team members within the company.
• The chance to build a stronger portfolio with projects that have a real-world impact.
• Exposure to the internal operations and dynamics of product development processes.
• A potential pathway to a future paid employment opportunity with the company.
