Intern - User Experience

Nintendo; Redmond; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local transit pass

Onsite fitness center access

Job summary

Nintendo of America seeks a motivated UX intern to contribute to the Customer Experience team in Redmond, WA. You will conduct user research, assist with usability testing, and help create concept designs and prototypes for digital experiences that delight players and fans.

The program runs 10 weeks from mid-June to late August, with mentoring, networking, and exposure to industry leaders. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3.0+ GPA.
• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree with graduation between May 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in HCI/UX or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to analyze user feedback and identify patterns.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and UX processes.
• Portfolio of relevant UX research or design work.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work 40 hours a week onsite for 10 weeks (June 14 – August 20).

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to deepen understanding of consumer experiences.
• Assist with user research and usability testing; prepare study materials and observe sessions.
• Create UX design concepts and prototypes (flows, wireframes, interactive mockups).
• Evaluate feedback to identify issues and design improvements.
• Collaborate with UX, Analytics, VOICE OF CONSUMER, QA and partners on projects.
• Present findings through documentation and team presentations.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HCI/UX/Interaction Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™ , Donkey Kong™ , The Legend of Zelda™ , Metroid™ , Animal Crossing™ , Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

Get Serious About Fun

As a Nintendo of America intern, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects and gain valuable hands‑on work experience with a leading company in the entertainment industry. During the program from June through August, your work experience will be enhanced with mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders from across the company! Whether you are in a technical or non‑technical role, you will be part of a team committed to putting smiles on the faces of millions around the world.

Application deadline is December 1, 2026.

Description Of Duties

• Contribute to Nintendo’s Customer Experience team to conduct user research and deepen understanding of consumer experiences and engagement with digital strategies.
• Assist with user research and usability testing by preparing study materials, observing sessions, documenting findings, and identifying recurring user needs and pain points.
• Create UX design concepts and prototypes such as user flows, wireframes, and interactive mockups for Nintendo’s digital experiences.
• Evaluate customer feedback and behavioral insights to identify experience issues, improvement opportunities, and design recommendations.
• Collaborate with UX, Analytics, Voice of Consumer, Optimization, QA, and partner teams to contribute to customer‑centered projects and initiatives.
• Present research findings and design recommendations through clear documentation, visual storytelling, and team presentations.

Summary Of Requirements

• 3.0+ GPA.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program with a graduation conferral date between May 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Information Science or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and basic data analysis.
• Ability to analyze user feedback, research findings, and behavioral insights to identify patterns, user needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Understanding of user‑centered design principles and UX processes, including user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and journey maps.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills to clearly document and present research findings and design recommendations.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and the ability to translate customer needs and pain points into thoughtful design concepts.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with UX practitioners and cross‑functional partners, incorporate feedback, and contribute to shared project goals.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, or a demonstrated ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Portfolio of relevant UX research, design, or related work.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10‑week summer internship between June 14 – August 20.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is 100% onsite in Redmond, WA.

This internship includes the base pay rate listed below, paid sick and holiday time, and perks such as a local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center. Given the limited duration of the role, interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k).

Pay Rate

$35—$35 USD