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UX Design Intern

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The UX Design Intern will assist on site feature updates, keep the design system updated, and participate in the UX design process including research and creating prototypes.
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UX Design Intern

Job Description

The People Inc. Internship will start June 2026 and end May 2027.

This is an amazing opportunity for a student of UX Design who is interested in not just visual design, but in diving into developing and building complex systems that require deep coordination between Product, Engineering, Design, and Editorial. The intern will come away with tangible, first-hand experiences of what it's like to work at one of the largest publishers in the world.

Responsibilities (i.e. core activities in the role, key projects or capstone project, etc.):

  • Assist on MyRecipes site feature updates and Food tentpoles

  • Assist with making updates to the MyRecipes design system, keeping the system up-to-date and consistent and running audits to identify fixes or enhancements needed

  • Get involved with each phase of the UX design process; sketches, wireframes, prototypes/flows, high-fidelity mocks

  • Help conduct UX research to evaluate user intent and needs

Qualifications / Requirements (i.e. soft and hard skills + any previous experience):

  • Strong passion for user experience and a desire to learn and grow in the field

  • Strong visual design skills, especially visual interface and typography

  • Strong problem-solving skills with focus on identifying, defining and creating solutions for real user needs

  • Proficient in Figma and eagerness to learn new tools

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide employment opportunities regardless of age, physical or mental disability, race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

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People Inc. Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

444 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611

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