2026 UX Design Technical Intern

About the Role

An internship opportunity focusing on learning fundamental design principles, receiving mentorship, and building a portfolio through hands-on project experience. This role involves working with product managers and engineers to define user interaction with products.

A Day In The Life

• Design and prototype front-end web experiences based on user-centered principles.
• Translate user insights into high-quality, intuitive designs through iterative feedback.
• Create mockups and wireframes using modern design tools and techniques.
• Ensure all materials align with Church branding and visual standards.
• Apply visual design fundamentals such as layout, typography, and iconography.
• Collaborate in agile teams with designers, engineers, and product managers.
• Support product launches through training materials, awareness efforts, and communications.
• Participate in design critiques and team brainstorming to improve outcomes.
• Conduct basic user research methods such as interviews and usability feedback.
• Work with state-of-the-art technologies on enterprise-level solutions.
• Receive mentorship from experienced UX and IT professionals.
• Contribute to a creative, spiritual, and motivated team helping to hasten the Lord’s work.
• Gain experience supporting systems and delivering services to users at Church headquarters and millions of users throughout the world.

Internship Details

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, approximately 4 months in duration.
• Normal office hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Office locations: Riverton, UT or Lehi, UT.
• Remote or hybrid options are available.
• Full-time interns can enroll in a high deductible medical plan.

Application and Interview Process

• Fall Recruiting Cycle: Applications & Interviews run from September through October.
• Interview Process: Conducted by a hiring manager aligned with the specific internship.
• Candidate Selection: Occurs after interviews conclude; strong candidates may receive interest from multiple teams.
• Offers Extended: November through early December.
• Internship Start Dates: January and May.

Qualifications

• Must have a portfolio and attach it to your application, or provide the URL on your resume.
• Currently enrolled or within one year of graduation from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a temple-worthy member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Portfolio of UX or design work.
• Basic knowledge of user-centered design, UI/UX principles, and interaction design.
• Experience creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Familiar with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design techniques (Ajax, XML, mobile, etc.).
• Understanding of branding, layout, typography, iconography, and design consistency.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to explain design ideas clearly.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently.
• Creative thinker with solid problem-solving and conceptual design skills.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Background in technology, marketing, or content strategy is helpful.
• Relevant coursework preferred: CS 471 – User Interface Evaluation and Design, CS 371 – Human-Computer Interaction, ART 337 – User Experience Design, or equivalent.