UX/UI Design Intern — Hands-On, Fast-Paced Studio

ZURU; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

ZURU is seeking a talented UX/UI Design Intern to join our Digital Design team. You’ll work on brand websites, landing pages, and internal tools, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with designers and developers.

A strong portfolio and knowledge of Figma are essential, with Adobe Creative Suite as a bonus. You’ll contribute to UI/UX design, prototyping in Figma, and collaboration across teams to deliver accessible, visually engaging digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently graduated in UX/UI, interaction design, digital design, or a similar design-led programme
• Portfolio demonstrates process and problem-solving, not just finished screens
• Good working knowledge of Figma (auto layout, prototyping); Photoshop/Illustrator is a bonus

Responsibilities

• UI design across brand websites, landing pages and dashboards
• Create responsive layouts for mobile, tablet and desktop
• Prototype in Figma and collaborate with developers
• Maintain and extend design systems/UI kits for consistency
• Collaborate with marketing, content creators and brand teams to meet business goals
• Ensure accessibility and quality in designs and assets

Skills

UX/UI design

Figma

UX fundamentals

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

HTML/CSS basics

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Design systems

AI design tools

Job description

ZURU is seeking a talented UX/UI Design Intern to join our Digital Design team. You’ll work on brand websites, landing pages, and internal tools, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with designers and developers.

A strong portfolio and knowledge of Figma are essential, with Adobe Creative Suite as a bonus. You’ll contribute to UI/UX design, prototyping in Figma, and collaboration across teams to deliver accessible, visually engaging digital experiences.