UI/UX Intern

We're looking for a tech-savvy UI/UX intern to join our Product Design & Development team. You'll design AI-powered platforms featuring real-time dashboards, card-based interfaces, and dark-mode-first design systems. Qualified candidates will work Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week.

Minimum Qualifications * Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field * Proficiency in Figma including Auto-Layout, Components, Variants, and Interactive Prototyping; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus * Understanding of conditional logic and variables in design tools (Figma variables, component properties, prototype states) * Hands-on experience with AI-powered design tools such as Figma AI features, Uizard, Galileo AI, v0.dev, or Adobe Firefly * Ability to design for data-dense, real-time interfaces - dashboards with live-updating cards, charts, alert systems, and multi-panel layouts * Understanding of dark-mode UI patterns and card-based modular architectures * Solid understanding of HTML/CSS; familiarity with how Angular components are structured for accurate design-to-dev handoff * Effective analytical and visual thinker with strong communication skills for presenting design rationale to stakeholders Responsibilities * Participate in all phases of the design process: research, wireframing, high-fidelity mockups, prototyping, and developer handoff * Design and iterate on card-based dashboard components, real-time data surfaces, and AI-driven interaction patterns * Design for real-time environments: loading states, refresh indicators, urgency color systems, and alert hierarchies * Contribute to a living design system with reusable components, design tokens, icon guidelines, and micro-animation specs * Present design ideas to stakeholders with clear rationale and supporting evidence; participate in peer design critiques * Produce developer-ready handoff specs with redlines, spacing tokens, and interaction annotations * Stay current on AI design plugins and generative tools; bring new techniques to the team's workflow Bonus Skills * Experience with glassmorphism, layered transparency, or premium depth effects in UI design * Motion design skills (Lottie, Rive, After Effects, or CSS animation) for micro-interactions * Prior exposure to fintech, trading platforms, or data-intensive enterprise dashboards * Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, especially for dark-mode and data visualization * Experience with design system tooling (Storybook, Style Dictionary, design token management) * Experience with prompt engineering for design-related LLMs or AI code generation tools * Portfolio showcasing data-heavy or dashboard-focused design work Dates: Monday, June 1st to Friday, August 7th (10 weeks) Location: Fully in Office at 5306 Hollister Street, Houston TX 77040 Students with F-1 visas should consult with their designated school official (DSO) before applying. Smith is an equal opportunity employer./Affirmative Action Employer. #LI-AK1 We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.