UX Research Intern - Summer 2027

Who we are:

We run a marketplace with over 300,000 active sellers and fulfillment centers in four regions. Our engineering, trust and safety, and customer support teams work across offices in Cologne and several other countries. Core hours are 10 to 3, and the rest of the day is flexible.

About the role:

Our Product Design team has two product designers and the intern will work closely with both on real features, from rough wireframes to final screens. Our team is spread across 9 countries. Headquarters is in Cologne. You will intern remotely with our team in Cologne. We have hosted remote interns from several countries before. Core hours are 10:00 to 15:00 CET. We use Slack, Notion and Google Meet. Cameras on for team calls.

What you'll do:

Create wireframes, user flows and high-fidelity screens in Figma. Present your work in weekly design critiques and take feedback on board. Prepare clean handoff files with specs and notes for developers. Organise Figma files and pages so other people can find things. Collect competitor screenshots and annotate patterns worth borrowing. Make interactive prototypes so the team can click through a flow before it is built.

Who can apply:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028. Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply. Available 40 hours a week for the full internship. Must be online for at least 3 hours of overlap with the team each weekday. Available for 25 to 40 hours a week. Some experience talking to users or running a simple survey. Understanding of basic UX principles: hierarchy, consistency, feedback and accessibility. Portfolio with at least two case studies showing your process, not just final screens.

Bonus points:

Google UX Design Certificate or a similar course.

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Start date: Summer 2027

Stipend: $28.00 to $38.50/hr

Perks:

Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager. Company laptop. Paid sick time. Final presentation to leadership. Return offer opportunities. Learning and development stipend.

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

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