Intern, UX Design

About the Role

Simantel is seeking a curious, creative, and collaborative UX Design Intern to join our team in-person at our Peoria, Illinois office. This paid internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating thoughtful, innovative, and functional digital experiences while contributing to real client projects in a fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of thoughtful, innovative, and functional user experiences across interactive mediums.
• Collaborate with the UX Design team to translate client needs into user-centered solutions.
• Contribute to assigned projects while building practical design skills.
• Develop user-centered design concepts and project deliverables that support client needs and create positive experiences for users.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and other design contributions that apply interactive design principles across mobile, touch, and other digital experiences.
• Support the documentation of functional requirements, including relevant functionality, tracking, and data collection needs, with guidance from project team members.
• Complete assigned project tasks in a timely and accurate manner through collaboration and regular communication with team members.
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and contribute ideas throughout the design process.
• Learn about clients' businesses and Simantel's service line offerings to recognize opportunities to improve existing and new experiences.
• Collaborate with team members to align work with project requirements, timing, and client needs.
• Communicate clearly and constructively, sharing perspectives in a positive and supportive manner.
• Manage your schedule, prioritize assigned tasks, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to learning new tools and technologies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a degree in UX Design or relevant coursework; an associate degree or 2+ years of relevant experience is also considered.
• Passion for emerging technology, interactive design, and innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Flexibility, patience, and effective communication when working under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Mac-based Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch or Figma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must include a portfolio or website.

Schedule & Logistics

• Schedule: Flexible, Part-time, 15–20 hours/week.
• Term: End of October—End of April, potential for extension.
• Salary Range: $17.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Location: In-person at our Peoria, Illinois office.
• Working schedule to be no more than 28 hours per week.
• In-office presence expected Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays between 8 am-5 pm.
• Specific times to be discussed, with flexibility to work Mondays/Fridays as needed or desired.