User Experience Design Intern - Austin, TX - 2027

IBM Computing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is offering a User Experience Design Intern role in Austin, with onsite collaboration three days a week. You will partner with designers to take ideas from concept to implementation, create wireframes and prototypes, and conduct user research.

You’ll explore AI-powered approaches and contribute to design systems while presenting work for feedback. Ideal candidates are pursuing UX-related degrees, possess a strong portfolio, and demonstrate collaboration, adaptability, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Interest in UX design and creating user-centered digital experiences.
• Portfolio showcasing coursework, personal projects, internships, hackathons, or other design work.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar tools.
• Strong visual, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and generative AI.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers on user experience projects from concept through implementation.
• Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, and prototypes to communicate design ideas.
• Assist with user research activities, including interviews, usability testing, and synthesis of findings.
• Participate in brainstorming and design workshops.
• Learn and apply design thinking and user-centered design methodologies.
• Explore how AI-powered technologies can be incorporated into product experiences.
• Use AI tools such as IBM Bob, Claude, Copilot, or similar technologies to support ideation, content creation, and prototyping.
• Contribute to design system and accessibility efforts.
• Present work to peers and stakeholders and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and other designers in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Portfolio

UX mindset

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in UX Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Job description

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

As a User Experience Design Intern you will:

• Collaborate with designers on user experience projects from concept through implementation




• Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, and prototypes to communicate design ideas




• Assist with user research activities, including interviews, usability testing, and synthesis of findings




• Participate in brainstorming and design workshops




• Learn and apply design thinking and user-centered design methodologies




• Explore how AI-powered technologies can be incorporated into product experiences




• Use AI tools such as IBM Bob, Claude, Copilot, or similar technologies to support ideation, content creation, and prototyping




• Contribute to design system and accessibility efforts




• Present work to peers and stakeholders and incorporate feedback into design iterations




• Work closely with product managers, developers, and other designers in a collaborative team environment

Required technical and professional expertise

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, Graphic Design, Psychology, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field




• Interest in UX design and creating user-centered digital experiences




• Portfolio showcasing coursework, personal projects, internships, hackathons, or other design work




• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar tools




• Strong visual, communication, and problem-solving skills




• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment




• Interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and generative AI




• Ability to work onsite in Austin 3 days per week

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience through coursework, internships, student organizations, hackathons, or personal projects




• Familiarity with user research methods and usability principles




• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design concepts




• Exposure to prototyping tools and techniques




• Experience working collaboratively in team environments




• Curiosity about AI-powered products, conversational interfaces, or intelligent systems




• Interest in enterprise software and complex problem-solving




• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning from feedback

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.