UI/UX Intern

SignSetu

UI/UX Intern

Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, valuing skills, talent, and passion over labels. This internship offers both professional growth and the opportunity to make a direct social impact.

Role Overview:

As a UI/UX Intern, you will be immersed in the complete design cycle, from concept to release, ensuring every feature is not only functional but also intuitive, accessible, and delightful to use. You’ll work closely with our team, engage with the Deaf community, and help us design a platform that scales with purpose.

What You'll Do:

• Design

  visually appealing and intuitive interfaces

  aligned with SignSetu’s brand identity and educational goals
• Develop compelling

  graphic designs

  to enhance both usability and visual appeal
• Create

  wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes

  in Figma (or similar tools)
• Direct

  heuristic reviews and user interviews

  , translating insights into actionable design improvements
• Run hands-on sessions and

  usability tests

  to ensure new experiences meet acceptance criteria and pixel-perfect standards
• Spotlight usability wins and missed opportunities in weekly squad reviews, shaping the next sprint’s priorities  
• Curate a living design system and test playbook that scales with the product’s growth
• Integrate

  accessibility best practices

  , including closed captions, sign language support, and visual cues
• Incorporate

  gamification features

  such as rewards, progress tracking, and interactive challenges
• Design

  educational games and activities

  tailored to the needs of Deaf learners

Must Have Skills:

• Strong grasp of layout, color theory, and typography
• Proficiency with

  Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD

• Understanding of responsive design and

  WCAG accessibility guidelines

• Keen eye for detail, relentless curiosity, and data-backed storytelling ability  
• Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal)
• A

  portfolio

  showcasing your design work

Soft-Skill Superpowers:

• Humble to listen:

  open to feedback and eager to learn from users and teammates

• Creative to suggest new, user-friendly ideas

  that improve accessibility and delight learners
• Empathy for users and a strong sense of inclusivity
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team
• Proactive attitude with a passion for learning

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Academic or Side project exposure to

  Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

  concepts
• Basic knowledge of

  HTML/CSS

• Experience running or facilitating usability studies (in-person or remote)

Internship Details:

• Duration:

  4 months (full-time, starting immediately)

• Compensation:

  Paid stipend

• Perks:

  Certificate, Letter of Recommendation, extensive learning opportunities

• Impact:

  Directly engage with the Deaf community and make a lasting contribution to accessible education