UI/UX Designer Intern at Allianz Richmond, VA

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking events

Flexible work arrangements

Courses and development programs

Health and well-being initiatives

Job summary

Allianz Partners is seeking a UI/UX Designer Intern for a 10-week program in Richmond, Virginia. The internship offers hands-on experience in e-commerce solutions, digital design, and collaboration with a diverse team. Candidates will work on impactful projects and enhance their professional skills through mentorship and networking opportunities.

The ideal candidates are college students or graduates with design tool proficiency, strong communication skills, and a passion for impactful design. The work environment is hybrid, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Genuine eagerness to learn.
• Passion for creating impactful design solutions.
• Portfolio showcasing design work.

Responsibilities

• Shape e-commerce solutions for industry partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Design digital marketing assets.
• Analyze user journeys and provide insights.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

User-centered design principles

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

College juniors, seniors, or graduate students in relevant fields

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Design Systems

Job description

UI/UX Designer Intern

Allianz has been recognized as the world’s #1 insurance company for six consecutive years, setting the standard for excellence in the industry. Join Allianz Partners and be part of a global leader that values innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement. Allianz Partners offers an exciting 10‑week internship program designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of business and insurance. This program provides hands‑on experience and opportunities to work on impactful projects with a focus on project management and cross‑departmental collaboration. Interns will gain valuable exposure to the workings of a top global company, while enhancing their professional development through exclusive networking events, mentorship, and lunch‑and‑learn sessions.

Program Details: Start Date: Monday, June 2, 2025 | End Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 | Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Work Environment: Hybrid (in‑office on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

WHAT YOU DO

• Play a key role in shaping e‑commerce solutions for major travel industry partners by collaborating with designers, strategists, and developers to create intuitive and engaging digital experiences.
• Immerse in UI/UX design, cross‑functional teamwork, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Gain hands‑on experience and deepen understanding of design’s role in optimizing e‑commerce booking paths.
• Design digital marketing assets that enhance user experience.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team, including copywriters, designers, and strategists, to deliver e‑commerce initiatives.
• Advocate for customers and partners using human‑centered design methods such as ideation, iterative design, and user testing.
• Analyze user journeys, identify patterns, and provide insights into travel industry partners’ websites.
• Keep team and leaders informed by communicating progress and workloads effectively.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and suggest ideas for booking path optimization tests.
• Develop test designs and adapt based on insights from results.
• Gain hands‑on experience with industry tools such as Design Systems, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, JIRA, and Basecamp.

WHAT YOU BRING

• College juniors, seniors, or graduate students in fields such as mass communications, graphic design, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and UI/UX prototyping tools such as Figma.
• Understanding of basic user‑centered design principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, and a genuine eagerness to learn.
• Passion for creating impactful design solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with real‑world UI/UX projects, especially in e‑commerce or digital marketing.
• A portfolio showcasing design work and growth.
• Knowledge of behavioral economics is a plus, but not required.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey. We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and well‑being is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to provide you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work‑life balance.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.