About the role
Role Overview
The UI/UX Designer Intern will be responsible for supporting the design of intuitive, efficient, and accessible user experiences across our product ecosystem. This includes customer-facing e-commerce platforms, internal SaaS tools (WMS, OMS), and interaction interfaces for AI-powered agents such as chatbots and co-pilots.
The role focuses on user-centered design, visual consistency, and usability across complex workflows while collaborating closely with product managers and frontend engineers.
Internship Details
* Duration: 3 months, with potential extension based on performance
* Work Mode: Remote
* Stipend: Unpaid initially; performance-based evaluation in the first quarter may lead to a paid internship extension or full-time opportunity
* Working Hours: 8 hours per day
Key Responsibilities
* Design user-centric interfaces for: * Customer-facing e-commerce flows (catalog, checkout, accounts) * Internal SaaS platforms (WMS, OMS, project management, service desk tools) * AI agent interaction surfaces (chatbots, co-pilots)
* Create and iterate on design artifacts including wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
* Support usability research through user interviews, testing sessions, and feedback analysis
* Assist in maintaining and extending a centralized design system
* Ensure design consistency across web applications built on React / Next.js
* Apply accessibility best practices and WCAG guidelines
* Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure design feasibility and fidelity
* Work with product managers to align design outcomes with business goals
Product & Design Focus
* E-commerce UX: Improving usability and conversion through intuitive design
* Operational Tools: Designing efficient, data-dense interfaces for internal users
* AI Interfaces: Creating clear, trustworthy interaction models for AI-driven workflows
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in: * UI/UX Design, Product Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or related field
* Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and visual design
* Ability to explain and justify design decisions clearly
* Strong attention to detail and user empathy
Preferred / Design Tools
* Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
* Familiarity with component-based design systems
* Basic understanding of responsive and mobile-first design
* Exposure to accessibility standards (WCAG)
* Interest in designing AI-powered interfaces
What You Will Gain
* Hands-on experience designing complex, real-world products
* Exposure to e-commerce, SaaS platforms, and AI-driven interfaces
* Practical experience with design systems and usability research
* Collaboration with product, engineering, and architecture teams
* Mentorship from Product Managers and Technical Architects
* Certificate of Internship Completion upon successful completion
* Opportunity for paid or full-time conversion based on performance
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