Product Design Intern

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, we are RIB and we’ve made it our purpose to propel the industry forward and make engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable. Built on deep industry expertise and best practice, and with our people at the heart of everything we do, we deliver the world's leading end-to-end lifecycle solutions that empower our industry to build better.

With a steadfast commitment to innovation and a keen eye on the future, RIB comprises over 2,500 talented individuals who extend our software’s reach to over 100 countries worldwide. We are experienced experts and professionals from different cultures and backgrounds and we collaborate closely to provide transformative software products, innovative thinking and professional services to our global market. Our strong teams across the globe enable sustainable product investment and enhancements, to keep our clients at the cutting-edge of engineering, infrastructure and construction technology.

We know our people are our success – join us to be part of a global force that uses innovation to enhance the way the world builds.

Find out more at RIB Careers.

Job Title: Product Design Intern

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Employment Type: Full time Intern (Fall)

Work Type: Hybrid 2 days onsite

Duration: Minimum 15 Weeks (Aug thru Dec) whichever aligns best with the academic calendar  

​Work Authorization: This application is intended for candidates that are eligible for full-time work authorization in the United States upon completing their education.  Please be prepared to answer the following in your application:  

• Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B. F1, CPT, OPT, etc. visa status, etc.) to work legally in the United States? 

As a Product Design Intern, you will help shape intuitive and scalable user experiences across our digital platforms. Working closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers, you will contribute to real-world design initiatives through research, prototyping, and problem-solving.

This internship is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic SaaS environment where your contributions will directly support tools used in collaborative design, specification management, and project delivery.

The work you do here won’t just live in a prototype—it will help architects, engineers, and builders create more sustainable, efficient, and safe environments around the world. From hospitals to high-rises, your designs will support the people building tomorrow’s world.

Intern Responsibilities -

• Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows for evolving product features.

• Conduct UX audits to identify usability improvements.

• Help apply and expand our component-based design system.

• Participate in user research and synthesize insights to guide design decisions.

• Translate business and user needs into testable design concepts.

• Communicate your design ideas clearly through presentations and design reviews.

Required Skills-

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Product/ Industrial Design, UX/UI Design and/or Human Computer Interaction (HCI).

• Experience in user-centered design thinking and real-world application.

• Demonstrated experience with user research, usability testing, and synthesizing feedback into actionable improvements.

• Ability to present and explain design rationale clearly and confidently.

• Proficiency with Figma or similar design tools.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• A strong sense of curiosity—eager to ask questions, explore problems, and learn from users.

Desired skills -

• Familiarity with Lean UX or Agile workflows.

• Proficiency in HTML / CSS / JS and contemporary web application frameworks such as Angular, Bootstrap, React, .NET.

• Experience incorporating emerging technologies and AI for ideation, rapid prototyping, product research or design development.

• A mindset of experimentation and curiosity, bringing fresh ideas to the table and iterating quickly.

• Understanding of the construction industry or enterprise SaaS products.

Find out more: https://www.rib-software.com/en/

RIB may require all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

RIB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join RIB to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to build a better world.