UX Intern

Ameritas • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Ameritas is seeking a User Experience (UX) Intern to enhance our customers’ digital experiences by researching user experience across our digital platforms. This is a hybrid role (Cincinnati, OH) working partially in-office and partially from home. This internship will begin in May 2026.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program at least half-time as defined by your institution studying Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a related field for the entire duration of the internship.
• Able to commit to a full-time, 3-month summer internship.
• Prior experience in UX or digital product design (academic, internship, or personal projects).
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS); exposure to AI-assisted design techniques is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate requirements into interactive solutions.
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across teams.
• Awareness of accessibility guidelines, design systems, and web standards.
• Interest in applying AI tools and data-driven insights to improve design outcomes.
• Experience with generative AI tools and workflows is a strong advantage.
• Possess a growth mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, open to feedback, and eager to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Online portfolio or sample projects showcasing creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences that align with project goals and customer needs.
• Translate complex challenges into clear, user-centered solutions.
• Conduct and analyze UX research to uncover insights and inform design decisions.
• Create prototypes and design deliverables that effectively communicate ideas to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and designers to ensure a seamless process from concept to launch.
• Partner with UI developers to align design intent with implementation.
• Support ongoing product iteration based on research, user feedback, and performance data.
• Contribute to design system consistency, accessibility standards, and current UX best practices.
• Participate in project meetings and advocate for the user perspective in cross-functional discussions.
• Explore ways to integrate AI tools into the design process (e.g., generating design variations, analyzing feedback, enhancing accessibility).
• Stay curious about emerging technologies, including AI, and how they can elevate the design process and user experience.

Benefits

• Commitment to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Team building and collaboration are priorities.
• Heavy commitment to volunteering and community support.
• Quality products and services that help customers create a brighter future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees