UI/UX Designer Intern (Summer 2027)

PTC Software (India); San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena, a PTC Business, seeks a passionate UX/UI Product Design Intern to join the Product Team and shape how manufacturers design and build their products. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to craft web-based experiences and contribute to our design library.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience with Sketch/Figma, user research, and pixel-perfect design, shaping interfaces used by top customers in PLM/QMS software.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work and user-centered research.
• Experience designing with Sketch or Figma or equivalent tools.
• Impeccable attention to detail with pixel-perfect design.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, customers, and design/engineering teams to identify user needs and product specifications.
• Understand trends in technology and design to inform solutions.
• Propose requirements based on UX research and insights.
• Create design prototypes using the Arena design library and ensure high UI standards.
• Develop new design components and contribute to the design library evolution.
• Participate in design reviews and defend UX recommendations.
• Advocate for users by balancing user impact and business goals.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Job description

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow - all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

Our 10-week US Summer Internship Program offers students an immersive learning experience with hands‑on work in areas across the organization. Interning with PTC provides students with the opportunity to work on high‑visibility and high impact projects.

Arena is looking for a passionate and talented User Experience/User Interface Product Design Intern to join our Product Team and change the way manufacturers design and build their products.

At Arena, a PTC Business, we help high‑tech manufacturers and medical device companies create products that change the world. Our cloud‑based product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management (QMS) software is used by leading product innovators like Nutanix, Bio‑Rad, Sonos, Teleflex, and Citrix.

As a UX/UI Product Design Intern at Arena, you will learn to work with the product team to craft and improve new and existing web‑based digital experiences. The Arena design team is committed to developing the highest quality PLM software with a user‑first mindset. We are looking to hire a User Experience/User Interface design intern with strong User Experience Research skills along with the ability to improve and polish our design library.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, customers, and members of the Design and Engineering team to identify user needs and product specifications.
• Understand the latest trends in technology and design to inform potential solutions
• Recommend best product requirements based on UX understanding and research.
• Create design prototypes utilizing the Arena design library and high UI standards
• Create new design components when needed and assist in the continued development of our design library
• Participate in design discussions and collaborative sessions with the design team and product team members
• Present design work to various teams and be able to identify and defend user needs and UX recommendations
• Be an advocate for our users by carefully weighing user impact, business impact, and level of effort with your own recommendations.
• Communicate technical details in a simple, understandable manner
• Help define the process and best practices for initial design and UX research

Requirements:

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
• Portfolio or samples of strong UI/UX work demonstrating your understanding and use of user‑centric design research
• Experience designing with Sketch, Figma, or equivalent design tools
• Impeccable attention to detail with "pixel perfect" perfection.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influence skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, easily adapting to changing project requirements and schedules.

Learn and Grow with Us

PTC is focused on developing the workforce of tomorrow, and we offer a world class internship experience to do just that. Our internship program provides students with hands‑on work experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic, work environment. As an intern, you will be tasked with several impactful projects that will help you learn and develop in your field. At PTC, we believe that a strong internship program focused on growth and development, will turn the students of today into the highly skilled workforce of tomorrow. Each program has a unique structure, goals, and is designed to do just that.

PTC carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, which include a candidate's background and experience, in determining salary for a position. Compensation will vary based on these factors, but PTC anticipates the hourly range for this position to be between $32-$36. The actual pay may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

This position is not eligible for employment based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship from PTC.

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, mari