UX Designer Intern 2027
IBM
Yorktown Heights, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 10:45 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Stakeholder managementFigmaPhotoshopIllustrator
- Work
- On-site in Yorktown Heights · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Stakeholder management41%Figma38%Illustrator13%Photoshop11%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
IBM Research is seeking a User Experience Design Intern for the IBM Quantum team. This role involves translating complex quantum computing concepts into human-centered experiences for digital products and platforms. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other team members to advance quantum technology and make it more accessible.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the user experience of IBM Quantum across digital products and experiences.
- Partner with cross-disciplinary team members, including those with highly technical backgrounds, to deliver products that advance the quantum computing technology stack.
- Contribute toward making quantum computing more broadly usable and accessible.
- Translate operational and functional constraints, user research, and user needs into valuable UI enhancements.
- Clearly communicate design decisions, intentions, and technical details to advocate for user needs and aid in development execution.
- Review mockups with end users and stakeholders to validate design direction and feasibility.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- User-centered design approach
- Experience designing user flows, mockups, and interfaces
- Visual design skills: composition, typography, illustration, designing for responsive screens
- Strong experience with Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
- Experience with AI tools for generating prototypes and designs (preferred)
- Familiarity with design systems, particularly Carbon and/or IBM Design languages (preferred)
- Experience creating digital illustrations and/or animations (preferred)
- Experience working on highly complex or technical digital platforms or tools, especially for researchers and/or developers (preferred)
Qualifications
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously (preferred)
- Excellent organization and time management skills (preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred education)