UX Design Internship – Summer 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Duke Energy UX Design Summer Internship is designed for currently enrolled college students who want to apply creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and user-centered design in the energy industry. As part of the Information Technology organization, interns participate in business and technology initiatives and gain hands-on experience. They collaborate with UX designers, product teams, developers, and business stakeholders to help create intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences for employees and customers. During the summer, interns gain exposure to Duke Energy’s business operations, build professional networks with fellow interns and experienced leaders, and develop practical skills for future academic and professional pursuits. The role may include user research, experience mapping, prototype development, usability testing, design thinking workshops, product design improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel requirements are 5–15%. Relocation assistance is not provided. This is not a visa-sponsored position; the employee must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Product Design, Psychology, Economics, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Valid driver's license.
Must not graduate prior to May 2027.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Exposure to or familiarity with user experience design, user research and usability testing, design thinking and human-centered design, wireframing and prototyping, information architecture, interaction design principles, and accessibility and inclusive design.
Experience using Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, or similar platforms.
Leadership potential demonstrated through extracurricular activities, clubs, volunteer work, or project teams.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-driven, motivated, and proactive approach.
Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
Previous internship experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct user research and gather customer insights.
Create personas, journey maps, and experience maps.
Develop spec-driven prototypes by writing specifications and gathering requirements.
Participate in usability testing and user feedback sessions.
Support design thinking workshops and innovation initiatives.
Contribute to product design and digital experience improvements.
Learn about and apply accessibility, inclusive design, and UX best practices.
Partner with cross-functional teams to solve business and technology challenges.
Network with peers, mentors, and senior leaders across the organization.