Product Design Intern

Propio•Overland Park, KS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Propio Language Services is seeking a motivated and curious Product Design Intern to join its Product Design team. The intern will gain hands-on experience working on digital products used by clients, interpreters, and internal teams across Propio’s language services platform, collaborating with designers, Product, and Engineering on real initiatives. The role provides exposure to the product design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, high-fidelity design, design systems, and usability testing. The company’s Summer Internship Program is a nine-plus-week experience that offers real-world client work and mentorship from industry-leading professionals. The program includes onsite experience, competitive hourly pay, one-on-one mentorship, ongoing learning and development, networking opportunities, and social events. There may be potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, UX/UI, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
Portfolio or examples of work demonstrating UX/UI, product design, or related problem-solving skills; coursework, school projects, freelance work, and personal projects are welcome.
Working knowledge of Figma or similar design tools.
Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and the product design process.
Curious, proactive, and comfortable asking questions when requirements or problems are unclear.
Strong communication skills and ability to explain the thinking behind design decisions.
Open to feedback and willing to explore and iterate on different solutions.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Interest in design systems, accessibility, user research, and emerging AI tools.
Prior internship or professional experience; not required.

Responsibilities

Support active product initiatives through research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.
Explore solutions to product problems and explain 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, including 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.
Help review implemented experiences for usability, accessibility, and consistency with designs.