Intern - UX Design (HCI, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Computer Science Majors)

Simon Property Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group seeks a User Experience Design Intern to support digital marketing and product design teams. You will help create intuitive, user-centered experiences, wireframes, and prototypes while collaborating with designers, developers, marketers, and analysts.

The role offers hands-on UX research, interaction design, and cross-functional collaboration to improve usability and accessibility across digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in user-centered design and digital experiences.
• Familiarity with UX research methods and usability principles.
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly and effectively.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Experience with prototyping and wireframing tools is a plus.
• Exposure to web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) is beneficial but not required.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing web and mobile interfaces aligned with brand and accessibility standards.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation to communicate design intent.
• Analyze user behavior using tools like Clarity, Firebase or Google Analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and consistency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and component libraries.
• Support content strategy efforts by structuring content for clarity and engagement.
• Advocate for inclusive design and accessibility best practices.
• Present design concepts and research findings to stakeholders.

Skills

User-centered design

UX research methods

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Attention to detail

Prototyping

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

Job Location:Corporate IndianapolisJob DescriptionThe User Experience Design Intern will support the digital marketing and product design teams in creating intuitive, engaging, and user-centered experiences across our digital platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in UX research, interaction design, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing directly to initiatives that improve usability, accessibility, and customer satisfaction. The intern will work closely with designers, developers, marketers, and analysts to translate user insights into actionable design solutions.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in designing web and mobile interfaces aligned with brand and accessibility standards.Create wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation to communicate design intent.Analyze user behavior using tools like Clarity, Firebase or Google Analytics.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and consistency.Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and component libraries.Support content strategy efforts by structuring content for clarity and engagement.Advocate for inclusive design and accessibility best practices.Present design concepts and research findings to stakeholders.QUALIFICATIONSStrong interest in user-centered design and digital experiences.Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.Basic understanding of UX research methods and usability principles.Ability to communicate design ideas clearly and effectively.Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from feedback.Experience with prototyping and wireframing tools is a plus.Exposure to web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) is beneficial but not required.Analytical thinking and attention to detail.