UI/UX Designer Intern

Summary

Join Encora's UX Team as a Spark UX design intern and gain valuable experience in user-centered design. You'll work on real-world projects, learn from experienced designers, and develop your skills in areas like user research, wireframing, prototyping, and design systems. This paid internship offers flexible working hours, remote work opportunities in Mexico, and the chance to earn a "Figmaster" certification. The program lasts 4-6 months, followed by an additional 10-12 months of skill development for hired interns.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the last semester or recent graduate of a bachelor's degree, preferably in a design or computer science related field no longer than 2 years (Graphic Designers, Mass media, Industrial Designers, Visual designers, Visual artists and Computer Science are desirable related careers)
• Understanding of design basic concepts and good visual design skills (contrast, color, balance & rhythm)
• Familiarized with UI Design Software (Figma, Sketch)
• Able to visualize and prototype ideas to communicate designs
• Quick learner, excellent problem-solving skills
• Have a portfolio with at least one digital product designed
• Fluent in English (Writing and speaking), with a minimum of B2 level

Responsibilities

• Design digital products from scratch
• Design wireframes and prototypes
• Improve your skills creating Design Systems and providing maintenance
• Improve your User research skills
• Practice different UX methods (Usability testing, heuristic evaluation, affinity diagram, etc.)
• Collaborate with others designers, developers and product owners
• Work with agile teams
• Take ownership of an internal projects and challenges
• Learn how to run product presentations with international clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of UX Research and/or Product design concepts & methods
• Certifications or Bootcamps related with UX/UI design

Benefits

• Theory and practical classes and workshops
• Spark program duration: 4-6 months
• Post-Spark: 10-12 additional months process to keep uplifting your skills (applicable for hired Sparks)
• Full Time, with some flexible working hours
• Remote (only in Mexico)
• Paid internship
• Guidance and help with UX Teammates support
• Real-world design experiences
• "Figmaster" Certification at the end of the program