Ui/Ux Intern

Smith and AssociatesHouston, TX

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Benefits

Career Development

Tuition/Education Assistance

Job Description

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)

Students with F-1 visas should consult with their designated school official (DSO) before applying.

Smith is an equal opportunity employer./Affirmative Action Employer.

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