Hybrid UX Intern: Research, Prototyping & AI-Enhanced Design

Ameritas-Life-Insurance-Corp; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameritas seeks a User Experience (UX) Intern to enhance customers’ digital experiences by researching user patterns across platforms. This hybrid role is based in Cincinnati, OH or Lincoln, NE, with a May 2027 start and a 3-month summer program.

You will design intuitive interfaces, translate challenges into user-centered solutions, and collaborate with product teams to drive iterations. You will build prototypes, conduct UX studies, and contribute to design systems while exploring AI tools to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s degree program at least half-time for the internship duration.
• Full-time 3-month summer internship.
• 40 hours per week.
• Prior experience in UX or digital product design (academic, internship, or personal projects).
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS); exposure to AI-assisted design techniques is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate requirements into interactive solutions.
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across teams.
• Online portfolio or sample projects showcasing creative thinking and problem-solving skills required. Please submit link with resume.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences that align with project goals and customer needs.
• Translate complex challenges into clear, user-centered solutions.
• Conduct and analyze UX research to uncover insights and inform design decisions.
• Create prototypes and design deliverables that effectively communicate ideas to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and designers to ensure a seamless process from concept to launch.
• Partner with UI developers to align design intent with implementation.
• Support ongoing product iteration based on research, user feedback, and performance data.
• Contribute to design system consistency, accessibility standards, and current UX best practices.
• Participate in project meetings and advocate for the user perspective in cross-functional discussions.
• Explore ways to integrate AI tools into the design process (e.g., generating design variations, analyzing feedback, enhancing accessibility).
• Stay curious about emerging technologies, including AI, and how they can elevate the design process and user experience.

Skills

UX design

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML/CSS basics

Portfolio

Education

Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction or related field

Tools

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Ameritas seeks a User Experience (UX) Intern to enhance customers’ digital experiences by researching user patterns across platforms. This hybrid role is based in Cincinnati, OH or Lincoln, NE, with a May 2027 start and a 3-month summer program.

You will design intuitive interfaces, translate challenges into user-centered solutions, and collaborate with product teams to drive iterations. You will build prototypes, conduct UX studies, and contribute to design systems while exploring AI tools to