Consulting Internship: UX/Product Design (Summer 2027)

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CapTech is hiring UX/Product Design interns for its 10-week Elevate program, which simulates a client engagement and provides mentorship from full-time consultants. Interns will help solve client business problems through user-informed design and participate in an in-person consulting experience in Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities

Contributing to and producing information architectures, task flows, wireframes, and prototypes that follow interaction design and usability best practices Creating or applying UI designs that enhance the overall user experience, aligning with visual design and accessibility best practices Leveraging UX research methodologies and conducting usability testing to create informed, iterative design Creating clean, informative, and concise presentations to clients and internal teams that communicate the rationale behind your designs Collaborating and consulting with clients and team members on the benefits of research-backed user experience and interaction design Staying current on design, technology, and AI-enabled workflow trends and evaluating their relevance to client solutions

Qualifications: Undergraduate Juniors All applicants must submit a portfolio Current undergraduates with expected graduation dates in Winter 2027 - Spring 2028 who will be seeking full-time work after graduation Demonstrated an ability to be self-motivated, curious contributors in a team environment Strong oral and written communication skills Exposure to design systems, accessibility, UX research, or product design through coursework or projects Ability to discuss design decisions and communicate ideas effectively Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI-powered design tools and workflows Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship Project or internship experience utilizing tools such as Figma and Adobe CC, is strongly desired Working knowledge of Accessibility best practices a plus Hands-on experience exploring AI-powered prototyping and design tools to rapidly generate concepts, user flows, wireframes, or interactive experiences is a plus Human-Centered Interaction (HCI), Digital Media, Web Design, Information Science, and Graphic Design majors preferred

Benefits: Interns are paired with full-time consultants for guidance and mentorship. Interns enjoy weekly lunch-and-learns with our leadership team. Housing stipend provided for those living more than 50 miles away.