Digital Product Design/UX Intern
About The Position
Barstool Sports is seeking a Digital Product Design (UX) Intern to join our team for the summer. This role provides hands-on learning experience supporting the design of user-centered digital experiences across Barstool’s web and mobile platforms. You’ll work closely with product managers, developers, and content teams while gaining real-world exposure to the product development process. This internship runs from May 26 to August 30 and is based 100% in our New York office. Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.
Requirements
- Rising Junior / Rising Senior pursuing a degree in Design, UX/UI, Human-Computer Interaction Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Coursework, academic projects, or personal work related to UX/UI or digital product design.
- A portfolio showcasing strong visual design skills and UI/UX work (wireframes or prototypes) that demonstrates your decision-making process, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving approach (class projects welcome).
- Familiarity with Figma or similar design tools.
- Basic understanding of usability principles and user-centered design.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently on tasks and take ownership of work.
- Curiosity to understand the why and how behind the work.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in sports, media, entertainment, or digital culture is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the design team in building user experiences for web and mobile app products including internal CMS tools and consumer-facing platforms such as: store.barstoolsports.com (Our Shopify powered merch store) stellabuecoffee.com barstoolsports.com The Barstool Sports App One Bite Pizza Reviews and other Barstool brand digital experiences
- Assist with wireframes, user flows, and prototypes using tools such as Figma.
- Help conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability reviews.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately.
- Work alongside senior designers to maintain and organize design system components and UI assets.
- Help identify opportunities to improve user journeys and overall usability.
- Observe and assist with A/B testing efforts and basic performance tracking.
- Stay current on digital product trends, UX best practices, and emerging design tools.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
- A 4% 401(k) employer match
- Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
- Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
- Financial wellness benefits through Origin
- A monthly stipend for UberEats
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Career Level
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