UI/UX Frontend Design Intern

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a motivated UI/UX Developer Intern who will partner with developers, analysts, product owners, and designers across multiple projects to craft intuitive, end-to-end experiences.

You will turn user insights into thoughtful design recommendations, contribute to design systems, prototype and test ideas, and help ship polished interfaces that enable clear decision making.

Qualifications

• Degree candidate in Software Development or other appropriate discipline.
• Experience in UX, UI, product design/development, or a related field with a strong portfolio.
• Familiarity with modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, or similar) and close collaboration with developers.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions, and the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Ability to work fluidly in a matrixed environment, balancing multiple inputs, priorities, and stakeholders without losing sight of the user.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset; US citizen able to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Shape end-to-end user experiences—from early concepts and wireframes to polished interfaces and design systems that scale.
• Collaborate directly with cross-functional teammates to simplify workflows, improve clarity, and ensure our UI supports meaningful decision-making.
• Turn user insights into thoughtful design recommendations and advocate for delightful, accessible interactions.
• Participate in regular UI/UX syncs to share progress, brainstorm solutions, and help shape the year-ahead roadmap for the team.
• Iterate quickly—sketch, prototype, test, refine—always keeping the user at the center.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure designs are implemented cleanly and consistently.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Product design

Portfolio

Communication

Education

Degree candidate in Software Development

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a motivated UI/UX Developer Intern who will partner with developers, analysts, product owners, and designers across multiple projects to craft intuitive, end-to-end experiences.

You will turn user insights into thoughtful design recommendations, contribute to design systems, prototype and test ideas, and help ship polished interfaces that enable clear decision making.