Designer Intern 2026

SupportFinity™; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking Product Design Interns to create user-friendly software experiences. Interns will gain deep knowledge through hands-on collaboration with designers and developers in projects that impact users globally.

The role involves developing intuitive UI prototypes and contributing to design components for enterprise software solutions. Candidates should demonstrate design skills and passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD program.
• A portfolio demonstrating design thinking and UI/UX fundamentals is required.
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and openness to feedback is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Contribute to UI components and layouts aligned with the Carbon Design System.
• Collaborate with UX researchers for design validation.

Skills

Design thinking

UI/UX fundamentals

Visual design skills

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with Figma

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree program

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s challenges into solutions.

Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world’s leading AI‑powered, cloud‑native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for Product Design Interns to join our teams in Austin, San Jose, and Lowell. As a design intern, you will gain hands‑on experience creating intuitive, accessible, and visually cohesive enterprise software experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, researchers, developers, and product managers throughout the full design lifecycle—turning ideas into prototypes, validating concepts, and shaping real product experiences used by customers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma.
• Contribute to UI components, icons, and layouts aligned with the Carbon Design System.
• Help document reusable design components and interaction patterns.
• Collaborate with UX researchers to gather insights and validate designs.
• Apply accessibility standards and design system guidelines to all work.
• Join design critiques, ideation sessions, and Design Thinking workshops.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross‑functional stakeholders.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• To be eligible, candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD program, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2029.
• A portfolio demonstrating design thinking, UI/UX fundamentals, and visual design skills.
• Experience with design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Illustrator, or Photoshop.
• Understanding of usercentered design, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problemsolving skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and openness to feedback.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with collaborative tools such as FigJam, Miro, or Mural.
• Exposure to HTML/CSS or frontend development.
• Experience with motion design tools (After Effects, Lottie).
• Interest in design systems or metrics such as engagement and retention.