UX Design Internship: Shape Digital Experiences and Learn

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is offering a UX Design Summer Internship in Charlotte, NC. You will work with UX designers, product teams, developers, and stakeholders to shape intuitive, accessible digital experiences for employees and customers.

During the program you will conduct user research, create personas and journey maps, develop spec-driven prototypes, and participate in usability testing while learning about accessibility and inclusive design in a real-world energy company.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 2.75; enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s program in UX or related field.
• Valid driver’s license; cannot graduate before May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and gather customer insights.
• Create personas, journey maps, and experience maps.
• Develop spec-driven prototypes by writing specifications and requirements gathering.
• Participate in usability testing and user feedback sessions.
• Support design thinking workshops and innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to product design and digital experience improvements.
• Learn about accessibility and inclusive design.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

Wireframing

Prototyping

Information architecture

Interaction design

Accessibility design

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Miro

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in UX Design, HCI, Graphic Design, Product Design, Psychology, Economics, Information Science, CS

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Miro

Job description

Duke Energy is offering a UX Design Summer Internship in Charlotte, NC. You will work with UX designers, product teams, developers, and stakeholders to shape intuitive, accessible digital experiences for employees and customers.

During the program you will conduct user research, create personas and journey maps, develop spec-driven prototypes, and participate in usability testing while learning about accessibility and inclusive design in a real-world energy company.