UX/UI Design Intern - Digital Experience Team at PA Consulting Boston, MA

PA Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

PA Consulting in Boston, MA seeks a UX/UI Design Intern to join the Digital Experience Team. You will conduct user research, create wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity UI designs aligned with user needs and business goals, while collaborating with researchers, designers, engineers, and strategists.

You will develop scalable design systems, articulate design decisions, test usability, and iterate based on feedback, helping shape intuitive, accessible digital experiences across touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or study focus in UX/UI design or related field.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for user‑centered digital design.
• Standout portfolio featuring UI design, UX research, and high‑fidelity prototypes.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with user research methods and translating insights into design.
• Ability to create and maintain design systems and component libraries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, develop wireframes, prototypes and high‑fidelity UI designs aligned with user needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with UX researchers, industrial designers, engineers and strategists to define and execute design solutions.
• Create interactive prototypes, test usability, and iterate based on user feedback.
• Advocate for the user at every stage of the design process to ensure intuitive, accessible, visually compelling experiences.
• Develop clean, modern, scalable design systems while maintaining cross‑platform consistency.
• Articulate design decisions, present work to stakeholders, and refine solutions based on feedback.

Job description

UX/UI Design Intern – Digital Experience Team, Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, develop wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity UI designs that align with user needs and business goals.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including UX researchers, industrial designers, engineers, and strategists, to define and execute design solutions.
• Create interactive prototypes, test usability, and iterate based on user feedback.
• Advocate for the user at every stage of the design process, ensuring digital experiences are intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling.
• Develop clean, modern, and scalable design systems while maintaining consistency across different platforms and touchpoints.
• Articulate design decisions, present work to stakeholders, and incorporate feedback to refine solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for designing user‑first digital experiences.
• Standout portfolio showcasing UI design, UX research, interaction design, and high‑fidelity prototypes.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with user research methods (interviews, usability testing, heuristic evaluations) and translating insights into actionable design solutions.
• Ability to create and work with design systems and component libraries.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have, but Not Required)

• Interest in Generative AI applications (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Vizcom, etc.).
• Basic understanding of front‑end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with motion design tools (After Effects, Principle, Lottie).

What We Look For

We seek designers who not only meet the qualifications but also bring a unique perspective, critical thinking skills, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, stays ahead of emerging design trends, and understands how to translate complex ideas into elegant, user‑friendly digital experiences. While not every qualification is required, a willingness to explore, experiment, and push boundaries in digital design is highly valued.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

In compliance with Massachusetts Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of Massachusetts and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. Massachusetts Hourly Rate: $26.00 - High: $30.00