UX Design Intern

Upbound Group • Plano, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a UX Design Intern at Acima, you will collaborate closely with the Product Management team to help design, build, and launch innovative solutions in the lease-to-own space. This hands-on internship will offer exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you’ll gain experience in UX design, UX research, product strategy, development, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply UX design best practices while contributing to real product work
• Participate in the full design process—from understanding problems and user needs to designing, testing, and refining solutions
• Review customer research, interviews, usability testing, and data to identify user needs, behaviors, and pain points
• Approach design problems with a customer-first mindset, always looking for opportunities to improve the user experience
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs, technical constraints, and different perspectives
• Create quick design concepts and prototypes to explore ideas and gather feedback early
• Share work with the design team through design reviews, critiques, and group discussions
• Learn how design work is documented and communicated to engineering and product partners
• Gain exposure to how designs move from concept to build by working alongside engineers
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and grow design skills through mentorship and collaboration

Benefits

• Professional Development Workshops focused on growing your product management and leadership skills.
• Cross-Departmental Networking with teams such as product management, engineering, and marketing.
• Mentorship Opportunities to receive personalized guidance and career development from experienced UX designers.
• Corporate Events and Initiatives, including team-building activities and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees