UX/UI Design Intern — Figma & Design Systems

Nelnet, Inc.; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a UX/UI Designer Intern in Madison, WI to work with the UX Design team, creating wireframes, mockups and prototypes in Figma for active product initiatives.

You'll learn foundational UX practices, contribute to design system work, and present work for feedback while balancing coursework. No professional experience required; portfolio preferred; part-time schedule with mentorship and real impact.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Figma for wireframes, mockups and prototypes.
• Foundational visual design principles: typography, color, layout, hierarchy.
• Willingness to give and receive design feedback in a team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity about accessible and inclusive design.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes in Figma for active product and design system initiatives.
• Apply and help maintain design system components, variables, and styles within Figma files.
• Participate in design critiques and reviews, both giving and receiving feedback.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, and the UX and Accessibility Leads to produce implementation-ready designs.
• Learn foundational UX practices: visual hierarchy, typography, responsive design, and basic accessibility considerations.

Skills

Figma proficiency

Visual design basics

Communication

Presentation

Accessibility awareness

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Digital Media, Information Science, or a related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a UX/UI Designer Intern in Madison, WI to work with the UX Design team, creating wireframes, mockups and prototypes in Figma for active product initiatives.

You'll learn foundational UX practices, contribute to design system work, and present work for feedback while balancing coursework. No professional experience required; portfolio preferred; part-time schedule with mentorship and real impact.