UX Research Intern - Spring 2027

PrizePicks; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for relocation to ATL

Catered lunches

Networking with fellow interns

Social events with PrizePicks team

PTO and Paid Holidays

Job summary

PrizePicks, a fast-growing sports tech company in North America, invites a UX Research Intern for Spring 2027. You’ll work with senior researchers through planning to presenting research, shaping materials like plans and guides, and gaining hands-on experience in usability testing and user interviews.

You’ll collaborate with mentors to identify opportunities and share findings with product teams to influence data-driven decisions, all while onsite at West Midtown Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of UX research processes and qualitative methods.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical approach to uncover UX insights.
• Bonus: coursework or degree in Psychology, HCI, Cognitive Science; a research portfolio; or interest in sports/daily fantasy.
• Education level targeting rising juniors/seniors or grads with prior internships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the UX Research team on end-to-end studies.
• Help identify research opportunities and create study materials.
• Conduct usability testing and user interviews.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative data for key themes.
• Present findings to product and design teams to inform decisions.

Skills

UX research basics

Growth mindset

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Field coursework in relevant area

Research portfolio

Sports or daily fantasy interest

Undergraduate/Graduate student status

Education

Rising juniors/seniors or grad students with prior internships

Job description

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

UX Research Internship - Spring 2027

Are you a student or recent grad who's passionate about understanding people? Join us as a UX Research Intern and help us build a product that fans love. This is a hands‑on, collaborative internship where you’ll work closely with senior researchers and get exposure to the entire research process, from planning to presenting. You’ll make a tangible impact on our product and gain invaluable experience that you can take anywhere.

What You’ll Do

• Get Hands-On Experience: Partner directly with the UX Research team, observing senior researchers and participating in end-to-end research studies.
• Help Shape the Work: Collaborate with mentors to identify research opportunities and assist in creating key study materials like research plans and discussion guides.
• Conduct Research: Gain practical experience with core methods like usability testing and in-depth user interviews.
• Analyze & Uncover: Help organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative data to find key themes and insights.
• Share Your Findings: Assist in preparing and presenting compelling research findings to product, design, and other partners, helping them make data-driven decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Foundational Knowledge: Basic familiarity with UX research processes and qualitative methods, such as usability testing.
• A Growth Mindset: A proactive attitude and a strong willingness to learn, challenge yourself, and accept feedback from your mentors.
• Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate your findings.
• An Analytical Approach: A passion for discovering and solving real‑world user‑experience issues
• Bonus Points: Coursework or a degree in a relevant field like Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, or Cognitive Science; a portfolio of your research projects; or a passion for sports and daily fantasy.
• Education Level: Ideal candidates are rising juniors and seniors or graduate students who have had prior internships related to UX Research.

Where you’ll work

Our interns work onsite at our West Midtown Atlanta location.

Spring Program

January 25 - April 30, 2026

Included perks

• Housing stipend for those interns relocating to Atlanta
• Frequent catered lunches
• Networking and collaboration with fellow interns and industry professionals
• Social events with the Atlanta PrizePicks team
• PTO and Paid Holidays

Working at PrizePicks

The product intern's starting hourly rate is $30. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process.

Benefits you’ll receive

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual bonus
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings
• Lifestyle enhancement program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.