Product Design Intern

Who we are

Headquartered in Colombo since 1987, the company now sells in 40 countries and supports customers in 11 languages. We run one of the larger SaaS platforms for commercial insurance carriers, processing millions of policy transactions a year. We started in 1987 and have grown to about 470 people. We keep recurring meetings to Tuesdays and Thursdays where we can.

About the role

Curlew Systems is hiring a UI/UX design intern to work on our web app and mobile app. All work happens in Figma. Remote, open to candidates across Sri Lanka. Few meetings, lots of written updates. We use Slack, Notion and Google Meet. Cameras on for team calls.

Day to day

• Run remote usability tests over Zoom or Google Meet and summarise what users struggled with.
• Review built screens in staging and log visual bugs in Jira.
• Build and update components in the shared design system.
• Make interactive prototypes so the team can click through a flow before it is built.
• Create wireframes, user flows and high-fidelity screens in Figma.
• Present your work in weekly design critiques and take feedback on board.
• Write short UX copy for buttons, tooltips and onboarding steps.
• Collect competitor screenshots and annotate patterns worth borrowing.

What we're looking for

• Available for the full internship period.
• Own laptop and a reliable internet connection.
• Undergraduates or recent graduates in IT, computer science, management or a related field.
• Based in Sri Lanka.
• Able to explain your design decisions in writing.
• Portfolio with at least two case studies showing your process, not just final screens.
• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Design, HCI, Computer Science or a related field, graduating in 2026 or 2027.
• Some experience talking to users or running a simple survey.

What you get out of it

• A few strong case studies for your portfolio by the end.
• Certificate and recommendation letter, plus a full-time interview if things go well.
• You will see your designs built and released to real users.
• Working inside a real design system instead of starting from scratch.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Within 2 weeks

Stipend: LKR 39,000 - LKR 52,000 a month

What we offer

• Job offer on successful completion.
• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers.
• Certificate.
• Laptop provided for the internship.
• Mentorship from senior team members.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Within 2 weeks.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Curlew Systems.