UI/UX Designer Intern

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation is offering a 12-week UI/UX Designer Intern role (remote) in the United States. You will help design digital experiences, work with the Defense Digital and IT Team, and contribute to the global design system, Cobalt.

You’ll collaborate with product managers and engineers to validate usability and accessibility, build wireframes, and create prototypes while learning Rolls-Royce design practices from experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, UX, or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating modern UI/UX design skills and process.
• Familiarity with design systems and accessibility concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define user interfaces and experiences for digital projects.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to deliver value.
• Contribute to and evolve the global design system, Cobalt.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for fast iteration.

Skills

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Education

Design student (Graphic Design/UX)

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

**Applications Close:**31 October 2026Rolls‐Royce# UI/UX Designer Intern* Full time* Internships and Graduates* Engineering* Indianapolis, IN, United States of America* Posted 8 days ago* Salary: -Hourly* On this page:* Job Description* Benefits* How to Apply* Remind me to apply## **Job Description****UI/UX Designer Intern****Duration :** 12 weeks**Location:** Remote**Why join Rolls‐Royce?**At Rolls‐Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.Our Internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.****Role overview:******As a UI/UX Designer Intern, you’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the delivery of digital projects across the business. You’ll join the Defense Digital and IT Team and work day to day with an internal organization known as the Defense Software Factory.****This is a fast-moving, agile team that embraces the concept of “Learn Fast, Deliver Fast” as we help to digitally transform the wider business. You’ll work primarily on discussing software projects with internal teams, creating user stories, and designing and mocking application designs to deliver results.****You’ll work closely with the VP leading the wider team, as well as both internal and contracted Software Engineering teams. You’ll make use of and contribute to our global design system, Cobalt, and are likely to have responsibility for growing its capabilities and leading from within our global experience design practice.******What you’ll be doing:******• Working closely with Software Engineering teams to define design which will be easy to use and deliver value for our internal and external customers****• Liaising between product owners, developers, management, and business users to understand needs, priorities, and timelines for success****• Joining the global community of experience design practitioners and ensuring we stay aligned with changes in the global design and branding systems****• Contributing to the global design system as our needs and capabilities develop****• Validating products and solutions meet standards are accessibility, usability, and design standards****• Helping to train, guide, and coach developers and others in design best practices to ensure our standards remain world class******Who we’re looking for:******• Advocate of high-performance culture and positive change****• Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences****• Ability to react quickly, think outside the box, and to be flexible in different situations to achieve results****• Interest in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar******Preferred qualifications (but not required):******• Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar****• Solid grasp of visual design principles, including typography, color theory, accessibility and layout****• Awareness of and some experience with modern software practices, modern product ownership practices, and other technical topics related to the creation of digital products****• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and stakeholders****• Experience in contributing to a global design system and demonstrated success in applying that system to technical solutions****• Familiarity in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) to help bridge the gap between design and implementation****• Marketing, communications, and copywriting experience is beneficial****Our behavior drives us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that from you, too.******Relevant majors:******Currently attending an accredited university/college working toward a minimum of a bachelor’s degree:****• Graphic Design****• User Experience (UX), Design User Interface, Human Computer Interaction or similar****If you’ve built design skills through class, personal projects, freelance work, or tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, we encourage you to apply.******Minimum GPA:** 3.0******Work authorization eligibility:** To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.******What we offer:******· Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed****· A culture that invests in your personal and professional development****· The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company****Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.****Rolls‐Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.******Job Posting Date******13 Oct 2026; 00:10## **Pay Range**-Hourly**Location**Indianaplios, IN****Benefits**Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.