UX Design Internship - Summer 2027

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Duke Energy’s UX Design Summer Internship invites currently enrolled students to bring their creativity and user-centered mindset to the energy sector. You’ll collaborate with designers, product teams, developers, and business stakeholders to craft intuitive digital experiences for employees and customers.

Gain hands-on experience from initial research through usability testing, while building professional networks and practical skills.

Formación

• Minimum GPA 2.75.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in UX/HCI/related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must not graduate before May 2027.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct user research and gather customer insights.
• Create personas, journey maps, and experience maps.
• Develop prototype specifications and requirements.
• Participate in usability testing and feedback sessions.
• Support design thinking workshops and innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to product design and digital experience improvements.
• Learn accessibility and inclusive design best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Conocimientos

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Educación

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

Herramientas

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Miro

Descripción del empleo

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

The Duke Energy UX Design Summer Internship program is designed for currently enrolled college students looking to bring their creativity, problem-solving skills, innovative mindset, and passion for user-centered design to the energy industry.

As part of Duke Energy's Information Technology organization, UX Design Interns will participate in meaningful business and technology initiatives while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Interns will collaborate with UX designers, product teams, developers, and business stakeholders to help design intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences for employees and customers.

Throughout the summer, interns will gain exposure to Duke Energy's business operations, build professional networks with fellow interns and experienced leaders, and develop practical skills that can be applied in future academic and professional pursuits.

What You Can Expect

• 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, inclusive design, and UX best practices
• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve complex business and technology challenges
• Network with peers, mentors, and senior leaders across the organization

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in User Experience (UX) Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Product Design, Psychology, Economics, Information Science, Computer Science, or related field
• Valid driver's license
• Must not graduate prior to May 2027

Desired Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Exposure to or familiarity with:
  • User experience design
  • User research and usability testing
  • Design thinking and human-centered design
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Information architecture
  • Interaction design principles
  • Accessibility and inclusive design
• Experience using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, or similar platforms
• Leadership potential demonstrated through extracurricular activities, clubs, volunteer work, or project teams
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-driven, motivated, and proactive
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn
• Previous internship experience

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position: No

Visa Sponsored Position: No

This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.