Summer Internship Program 2027 - User Experience (UX) Designer Intern

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is offering a UX Designer Intern position in New York. You will support the FIDS UX team to unify the experience of client-facing ICE apps, translating user needs into intuitive designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Applicants must be enrolled in a UX-related degree program, proficient in Figma, and interested in financial data or fintech. Two internship schedules are available, with a full-time commitment at the New York office.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited university, be at least advancing to their junior year of study, and pursuing a degree in UX design, human-computer interaction, product design, or a related field
• Proficiency in Figma or similar design tools
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and research methods
• Interest in financial data, market infrastructure, or fintech is a plus

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs and goals into intuitive designs that fit our app ecosystem
• Collaborate with teams to design wireframes, flows, prototypes, and specifications
• Conduct heuristic evaluations to evolve designs
• Define and communicate design standards
• Take on additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned

Skills

Figma

User-centered design principles

Design research methods

Education

UX design degree (in progress)

Tools

Prototyping tools

Job description

Job Description

The ICE Internship Program offers a dynamic opportunity to combine hands‑on, impactful work on projects that shape our business, alongside practical career and professional development. You'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and contribute in ways that truly make a difference.

Beyond your day‑to‑day responsibilities, you'll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, connect with fellow interns, and deepen your understanding of the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries.

The User Experience Designer Intern will support the FIDS UX team's work to unify the experience of client‑facing ICE apps.

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs, business goals, and technical requirements into intuitive designs that integrate seamlessly with our ecosystem of applications

• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to iteratively design wireframes, process flow diagrams, prototypes, and design specifications

• Conduct heuristic evaluation on existing applications to evolve designs

• Identify, define, and communicate design standards

• Perform additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned

Knowledge and Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited university, be at least advancing to their junior year of study, and pursuing a degree in UX design, human‑computer interaction, product design, or a related field

• Proficiency in Figma or similar design tools

• Understanding of user‑centered design principles and research methods

• Interest in financial data, market infrastructure, or fintech is a plus

Internship Program Schedule

To accommodate varying academic calendars, the ICE Internship Program offers two schedule options:

• Option 1: May 24, 2027 – August 6, 2027

• Option 2: June 7, 2027 – August 20, 2027

Candidates will be asked to select their preferred session during the application process.

Please Note: Interns must be available to work full‑time, five days a week, at our New York (11 Wall Street) office for the entire duration of one of the designated program schedules. Partial participation or alternate dates cannot be accommodated.

Hourly Pay Rate for New York Candidates

The expected hourly rate for this role is $30 per hour.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.