Job Description
We are passionate about understanding humans and what moves them, it's what drives us. Encora's UX Team takes a user-centered design approach to develop useful digital solutions such as iOS, Android and web apps. We are looking for a passionate, energetic design intern to join the Encora UX team in a long-term engagement. You'll be involved in researching and designing for consumers by uncovering their attitudes and behaviors.
As a Spark UX design intern, you will learn and work with a multidisciplinary team through some projects and UX Challenges.
If you see yourself visualizing customer problems, telling user stories in a meaningful way, sketching out viable solutions, prototyping, and inspiring great design, you'll fit right in.
Join the Spark UX program, and learn how to design products people will love!
As a UX/UI intern you will:
- Design digital products from scratch
- Design wireframes and prototypes
- Improve your skills creating Design Systems and providing maintenance
- Improve your User research skills
- Practice different UX methods (Usability testing, heuristic evaluation, affinity diagram, etc.)
- Collaborate with others designers, developers and product owners
- Work with agile teams
- Take ownership of an internal projects and challenges
- Learn how to run product presentations with international clients
Program Details:
- Theory and practical classes and workshops
- Spark program duration: 4-6 months
- Post-Spark: 10-12 additional months process to keep uplifting your skills (applicable for hired Sparks)
- Full Time, with some flexible working hours
- Remote (only in Mexico)
- Paid internship
- Guidance and help with UX Teammates support
- Real-world design experiences
- "Figmaster" Certification at the end of the program
Minimum skills required
- Currently enrolled in the last semester or recent graduate of a bachelor's degree, preferably in a design or computer science related field no longer than 2 years (Graphic Designers, Mass media, Industrial Designers, Visual designers, Visual artists and Computer Science are desirable related careers)
- Understanding of design basic concepts and good visual design skills (contrast, color, balance & rhythm)
- Familiarized with UI Design Software (Figma, Sketch)
- Able to visualize and prototype ideas to communicate designs
- Quick learner, excellent problem-solving skills
- Have a portfolio with at least one digital product designed
- Fluent in English (Writing and speaking), with a minimum of B2 level
- Location: Remote (in Mexico)
Nice to have:
- Basic knowledge of UX Research and/or Product design concepts & methods
- Certifications or Bootcamps related with UX/UI design
Want to join the Spark UX Internship Program?
- Please, fill the form and upload your CV and portfolio
- Or, submit your CV and Portfolio to: [email protected]