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Shure

User Experience Design (UX) Intern

Niles, IL · On-site

$23 - $43/hr

Shure's User Experience Design group is looking for a talented design intern to create intuitive, effective, and engaging software applications that will bring exciting features and powerful ...

SOSi

UI/UX Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of the Sponsor's applications. The Designer will leverage expertise in UI/UX ...

SOSi

UI/UX Designer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of the Sponsor's applications. The Designer will leverage expertise in UI/UX ...

SOSi

UI/UX Designer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of the Sponsor's applications. The Designer will leverage expertise in UI/UX ...

SOSi

UI/UX Designer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of the Sponsor's applications. The Designer will leverage expertise in UI/UX ...

Shure

User Experience Design (UX) Intern

Niles, IL · On-site +1

$23 - $43/hr

Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to ... Shure's User Experience Design group is looking for a talented designinternto create intuitive ...

SOSi

UI/UX Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of the Sponsor's applications. The Contractor shall leverage expertise in UI/UX ...

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How much do ux design research intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for ux design research intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a UX Design Research Intern do?

A UX Design Research Intern assists in gathering and analyzing user insights to help improve the usability and overall experience of digital products. Their tasks often include conducting user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and competitive analysis under the guidance of senior researchers or designers. They help interpret data, organize findings, and present actionable recommendations to the design team. This internship provides hands-on experience with research methodologies and exposure to the product development process.

What are some typical projects or responsibilities for a UX Design Research Intern during their internship?

As a UX Design Research Intern, you can expect to assist with a variety of projects such as conducting user interviews, developing surveys, analyzing usability testing results, and synthesizing research findings to inform design decisions. You may also help create user personas, journey maps, and present research insights to design and product teams. Collaboration with designers, product managers, and engineers is common, offering valuable exposure to cross-functional teamwork and the end-to-end product development process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a UX Design Research Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a UX Design Research Intern, you need a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, research methodologies, and typically a background in human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Figma, Sketch, user testing platforms, and survey software is commonly expected. Strong communication, attention to detail, and curiosity help interns effectively gather insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for delivering actionable user research that informs product design and enhances user experience.

What is the difference between Ux Design Research Intern vs Ux Designer?

AspectUx Design Research InternUx Designer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduates with coursework in UX, research, or related fieldsUsually holds a degree or experience in UX design, human-computer interaction, or related areas
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, entry-level projects, collaborative teamsFull-time roles, responsible for designing user interfaces and experiences
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, agencies for entry-level research supportWidely used across industries for creating and improving digital products

The Ux Design Research Intern focuses on supporting research activities to understand user needs, while the Ux Designer is responsible for designing and implementing user interfaces. Interns typically gain experience and assist senior staff, whereas designers lead the creation of user-centered designs.

Is UX Design Research Internship still in demand?

UX Design Research internships remain in demand as companies prioritize user experience to stay competitive. Interns with skills in user research, usability testing, and familiarity with tools like Figma or UserTesting are sought after, especially in tech and digital industries.

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Infographic showing various Ux Design Research Intern job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Sales to UX Design Career Changer Apprenticeship

Philadelphia, PA • On-site, Remote

UX Woman
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$117K/yr

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Job description

About the Program:
Every year, we sponsor 2 remote UX apprentices from anywhere in the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them attract hiring managers in that topic space or industry.
Apprentices take our program for free and receive 1:1 mentorship throughout the 7-month program. Alumni UX apprentices go on to make between $85,000 -$130,000 in UX design, product design, UX research, or service design roles after they complete the program.
We are committed to helping women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks break into tech and land 6-figure UX jobs. We help you land 6-figure UX jobs or coach you till you get it.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
This apprenticeship program is open to new grads and UX career changers alike! Here are some apprenticeship requirements to keep in mind before applying:
  • Interested in creative career paths in UX research, UX design, product design or service design
  • Willing to commit 5-10 hours of work per week to complete program deliverables
  • Willing to attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures to learn the end-to-end design process OR willing to complete online video course modules
  • Open to feedback from UX mentors and demonstrates a willingness to revise design work
Apprenticeship Program Learnings:
  • Build digital products and services 0-1
  • Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice
  • Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management
  • Identify target market for product and position product for launch success
  • Incorporate AI tools into your UX design process
  • Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics
  • Understand how AI works and advocate for ethical AI design that builds trust without over-reliance with users
  • Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales
  • Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights
  • Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution
  • Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables
  • Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea
  • Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution
  • Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution's differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options
  • Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.

How to Apply:
Please fill out our application form to apply for UX Woman sponsoring your participation in the program. The application takes 5 minutes to complete and will ask you to send in your LinkedIn profile and resume, as well as ask you about why you are interested in this program. You do NOT need to have a UX resume or portfolio to apply- we consider folks who are at the very beginning of their career change, who are still exploring multiple career options.
You will receive UX tips and challenges via email to help you with your transition into UX and will be contacted by us if you are being considered for the apprentice program. Once contacted, you will go through a brief interview process before joining the cohort. Due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot contact all applicants about their application status. If you don't hear from us about an interview within 2 months of applying, please consider your application closed. We consider applicants on a rolling basis.

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