UI/UX Design Intern

Company Description Forest Friends Innovation Studio is a creative technology firm working at the intersection of art, AI, and product innovation. The studio explores new ways to blend immersive visual experiences with intelligent systems and interactive products. Team members collaborate across design, engineering, and storytelling to build experimental prototypes and launchable concepts. Interns have the opportunity to contribute to real projects while learning from experienced designers and technologists in a fast-paced, exploratory environment.

Role Description The UI/UX Design Intern is a full-time hybrid role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with some flexibility for work from home. This role involves supporting the design team in creating user-centered interfaces for web and mobile products, including wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes. Day-to-day tasks include translating product requirements into intuitive user flows, refining visual layouts, and collaborating with developers to ensure designs are feasible and well-implemented. The intern will participate in user experience research, gather feedback from stakeholders, and iterate on designs to improve usability and aesthetic quality. The role also includes documenting design decisions, maintaining design systems, and contributing fresh ideas to concept development and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong user experience design skills, including User Experience Design (UED) and the ability to create clear user flows and interaction patterns.
• Proficiency in mockups and visual design, using modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) to produce polished interface layouts.
• Experience with prototyping, including building interactive prototypes to communicate design intent and test usability.
• Basic front-end development understanding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with engineers and assess technical implications of design decisions.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to take feedback constructively, and comfort working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX projects, showcasing problem-solving, visual design, and interaction design capabilities.