Product Designer Intern - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opening for a Product Designer Intern to join our team at Votely. This remote internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to civic engagement projects that impact tens of thousands of users. As a Product Designer Intern, you will work closely with our engineering and product teams to create intuitive user experiences that simplify complex civic concepts.

What You'll Do

• Design key user flows from landing page to quiz to results to action.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.
• Enhance clarity and completion rates through effective information and interaction design.
• Design new features for our Action Hub, including discovery, filtering, action details, and progress tracking.
• Contribute to and help maintain our design system, including components, patterns, and tokens.
• Conduct lightweight user research, including interviews and usability tests, and synthesize insights.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or possess equivalent self-taught experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing product thinking and interaction design skills.
• Proficiency in Figma, including components, auto-layout, and prototyping.
• Ability to articulate design decisions and engage in constructive feedback.
• Understanding of accessibility principles and inclusive design.
• Available for 10-12 weeks, working 40 hours per week.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing for mobile-first or responsive web experiences.
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and how designs translate to code.
• Experience with motion design or micro-interactions.
• Background in user research methods.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation ranging from $7,200 to $8,800 per month.
• Fully remote work environment, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and user-centered design.
• Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.