UX Design Intern (Remote)

About us

Public sector agencies, utilities and large health systems license our asset management platform under multi-year contracts. Founded in 2006, we now have 220 employees. On-call rotates weekly and pays a flat stipend whether or not the pager goes off.

Overview

Sumacbound Digital is hiring a UI/UX design intern to work on our web app and mobile app. All work happens in Figma. This role is fully remote within the US.

Responsibilities

Make interactive prototypes so the team can click through a flow before it is built. Sketch rough ideas quickly in FigJam before moving to detailed screens. Write short UX copy for buttons, tooltips and onboarding steps. Review built screens in staging and log visual bugs in Jira. Prepare clean handoff files with specs and notes for developers. Run remote usability tests over Zoom or Google Meet and summarise what users struggled with.

Requirements

Available 40 hours a week for the full internship. Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2028. Pursuing a degree or diploma in Design, HCI, Computer Science or a related field, graduating in 2028. Comfortable taking direct feedback on your work. Available for 25 to 40 hours a week. Portfolio with at least two case studies showing your process, not just final screens.

Preferred

Interest in fintech, edtech or SaaS products.

What you get out of it

You will see your designs built and released to real users. Certificate and recommendation letter, plus a full-time interview if things go well. How to work with developers on handoff and handle the trade-offs that come up.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $30.50 - $31.50 an hour

What we offer

Final presentation to leadership. Return offer opportunities. Paid sick time.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

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