UX Design Intern

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 paid holidays

2 days paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge is seeking a User Experience Intern to support the UX and Product Design team in evolving and maintaining the enterprise design system. You will gain hands-on experience creating scalable UI components in Figma while developing skills in UI design, accessibility, collaboration, and systems thinking.

You will work with designers and engineers to deliver consistent experiences across Cambridge products. The program runs 11 weeks (May–July) with a paid internship in Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing UX/UI or related field with a digital/UI focus.
• Strong working knowledge of Figma and a portfolio demonstrating UI design skills.
• Understanding of design system principles, reusable components, and accessible experiences.
• Collaborate effectively in a team and incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine reusable UI components to improve usability, accessibility, and consistency across Cambridge products.
• Create and maintain enterprise-scale design system components in Figma with scalable UI patterns.
• Support design system documentation and usage guidelines for consistent component usage.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to understand cross-functional development of cohesive digital experiences.
• Use the Cambridge Enterprise Design System, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI tools to support design exploration and execution.

Skills

Collaboration

Feedback incorporation

Education

Undergraduate UX/UI related field

Tools

Figma

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Job Summary

The User Experience Intern will support Cambridge’s User Experience and Product Design team in evolving and maintaining the enterprise design system. This internship offers hands‑on experience creating scalable user interface components in Figma while building practical skills in UI design, accessibility, collaboration, and systems thinking. The intern will work alongside designers and engineers to help deliver consistent digital experiences across Cambridge products.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Review and refine reusable user interface components to improve usability, accessibility, and consistency across Cambridge digital products.
• Create and maintain enterprise‑scale design system components in Figma while applying scalable UI design patterns and visual design principles.
• Support design system documentation and usage guidelines so designers and engineers can apply components consistently and effectively.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to understand how cross‑functional teams build, maintain, and scale cohesive digital experiences.
• Use the Cambridge Enterprise Design System, Microsoft Copilot, and other approved AI tools to support design exploration and execution.

What We Are Looking For

• Current undergraduate student pursuing UX/UI Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Product Design, Graphic Design with a digital or UI emphasis, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Figma and a portfolio demonstrating user interface design skills and systems thinking.
• Understanding of design system principles, reusable component design, and accessible digital experiences.
• Visual design skills, attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and incorporate feedback.
• Comfort using AI tools to support design work and problem‑solving.

Program Summary: Cambridge’s Next Step 11‑week paid summer internship program (May 17 – July 30) gives students the opportunity to gain valuable insight into both their chosen field and the financial service industry while working on meaningful projects that contribute to business outcomes. Each intern is partnered with a professional mentor and participates in our professional development program, which includes industry education, career workshops, leadership panels, and networking events. Nearly 30% of interns return to Cambridge as full‑time associates.

Location: All internships are on‑site, operating out of our Phoenix, AZ or Fairfield, IA offices. Apartment‑style housing is available for Fairfield candidates, and some positions may be eligible to work out of our West Des Moines satellite office.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to accommodate temporary student work authorizations, including initial Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Posting Window: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in November. Internships are expected to remain posted until January 15, but may close earlier if filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for greatest consideration.

Compensation: $17-$26 per hour depending upon location, role, and year in school. Interns also receive 2 paid holidays and 2 days of paid time off across the summer.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.

• Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long‑term disability insurance

• Vacation/sick time

• 401K retirement plan with company matching program

• Eleven paid holidays

You can find more details about our comprehensive benefits packagehere.

Cambridge Overview:

Cambridge is a financial solutions firm that provides business support services to thousands of independent financial advisors. These advisors offer personalized investment services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals and families across the country. Cambridge provides significant compliance, technology, and transaction processing support to these financial advisors and their offices.