User Experience Design Internship - Summer 2027

IDEMIA•Reston, VA

4d•$25•Hybrid

About The Position

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is a leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations globally. Our solutions leverage decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize public security, justice, public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. We are committed to privacy and trust, offering market-leading iris, fingerprint, and facial recognition solutions known for their accuracy, fairness, and scalability. With over 4000 employees worldwide and 150+ partners, we offer a dynamic environment for innovation and growth. Join a global leader shaping the future of biometric technology.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
Working knowledge of design and prototyping tools such as Figma (primary), Sketch, or Adobe XD.
Familiarity with core UX principles, usability heuristics, and human-centered design.
Ability to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes at varying levels of fidelity.
Awareness of accessibility principles and standards (WCAG, Section 508).
Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Willingness to learn, take feedback constructively, and grow professionally.
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted design or prototyping tools (e.g., Figma AI/Make, AI coding or design agents such as Kiro, Cursor, or Claude) and an understanding of their strengths and limits.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, academic, or project experience in UX/UI design.
Exposure to design systems and component-based design (especially Material UI).
Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to inform design feasibility.
Interest in or exposure to designing for security, biometrics, or government/regulated products.
Familiarity with responsive and multi-form-factor (web, tablet, kiosk) design.

Responsibilities

Contribute to UX/UI design for active PSNA products, producing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes with guidance from senior designers.
Apply and help maintain the IDEMIA Design System and MUI components, ensuring visual and interaction consistency across deliverables.
Translate web-based experiences to alternate form factors (e.g., tablet and kiosk) where required.
Support the development and documentation of reusable UX patterns for the broader team.
Use AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Figma AI, AI prototyping and code-handoff agents) to accelerate ideation, generate and iterate on design variations, and build interactive prototypes, while critically evaluating AI output for quality, accessibility, and design-system fidelity.
Build foundational skills in accessibility (WCAG, Section 508) and inclusive, responsive design; incorporate accessibility considerations into all work.
Maintain clean, well-organized project files with clearly labeled pages and frames.
Attend UX sprint planning, reviews, stand-ups, and design-system cadences; participate in agile ceremonies.
Shadow and assist the UX Researcher on at least one research initiative (e.g., usability test, internal or external interview, A/B test).
Manage assigned tasks and tickets using Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).
Present progress and final deliverables at scheduled board reviews (kickoff, mid-point, and final presentation).