Product Design Intern

At Apiture, our mission is to empower financial institutions to know and serve their clients with the care of a traditional community institution at the scale, speed, and efficiency required in today’s digital world. With hundreds of clients throughout the U.S., we deliver comprehensive online and mobile solutions that support banks and credit unions, ranging from small community financial institutions to new, innovative direct banks.

Summary:
Are you a passionate and driven undergraduate student eager to make a real impact on a user experience? Do you have a knack for visual design and a desire to work with established design systems? If so Apiture is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Product Design Intern to join our design team. As a Product Design Intern, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our user experience. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with experienced designers and developers, and contribute directly to improving our user experience.

Please submit your resume, portfolio link, and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in this internship and your relevant experience


Location (Wilmington, NC, Austin, TX, Remote):
We have offices in Wilmington, NC and Austin, TX and while some positions are office based, we will also consider remote candidates in our preferred time zones of CST/EST.

• Collaborate with our design team to understand project goals and user needs.
• Redesigning a number of existing web pages, ensuring consistency and adherence to our established design system.
• Utilizing Figma to create visually appealing and user-friendly interface designs.
• Participating in design reviews and incorporating feedback to iterate on your designs.
• Documenting your design decisions and specifications.
• Contributing to the ongoing evolution and improvement of our design system.

• Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in UX Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• A strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in Figma, including experience working with components and styles.
• A keen eye for visual design and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to learn.
• A portfolio or samples of your design work demonstrating your visual design skills and understanding of user interface principles (please include a link in your application).
• Familiarity with design systems and their implementation and user research methodologies.
• Basic understanding of web development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
  
  
  

• Gain invaluable hands-on experience in product design within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Work directly with experienced designers and developers, receiving mentorship and guidance.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact our users.
• Opportunity to learn and grow your skills in UX design and design systems.
• You'll amass lots of real world work that you can add to your portfolio.