Product Design Intern

Propio • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

Propio Language Services is seeking a motivated and curious Product Design Intern to join its Product Design team. The internship offers hands-on experience designing digital products used by clients, interpreters, and internal teams across Propio’s language services platform. The intern will work alongside designers and collaborate with Product and Engineering on real product initiatives, gaining experience in user research, wireframing, prototyping, high-fidelity design, design systems, and usability testing.

Propio’s Summer Internship Program lasts nine or more weeks and gives students the opportunity to engage in real-world client work with mentorship from experienced professionals. The role is suited to someone who is proactive, comfortable asking questions, and eager to learn how product problems are solved in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, UX/UI, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Portfolio or examples of work demonstrating UX/UI, product design, or related problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Figma or similar design tools.
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and the product design process.
• Curiosity, proactivity, and comfort asking questions when requirements or problems are unclear.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain the thinking behind design decisions.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to explore and iterate on different solutions.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
• Interest in design systems, accessibility, user research, and emerging AI tools.
• Prior internship or professional experience; not required.
• Coursework, school projects, freelance work, and personal projects are welcome as relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support active product initiatives through research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.
• Explore solutions to product problems and communicate the reasoning behind design decisions.
• Work within and contribute to Propio’s design system, including reusable components, patterns, and documentation.
• Assist with user research and usability testing by taking notes, synthesizing findings, and identifying opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to understand user needs, requirements, and technical constraints.
• Participate in design critiques, share work, and incorporate feedback.
• Review implemented experiences for usability, accessibility, and consistency with designs.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• One-on-one mentorship with experienced professionals.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Networking opportunities and social events with peers and professionals.
• Potential for full-time employment upon graduation.
• Onsite experience promoting hands-on learning, team engagement, and a deeper understanding of company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed