UX Intern

Ameritas•Cincinnati, OH

13h•Hybrid

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 or Lincoln, NE) working partially in-office and partially from home. This internship will begin in May 2027.

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.
Full-time hours: 40 hours per week
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.
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 required. Please submit link with resume.

Nice To Haves

Experience with generative AI tools and workflows is a strong advantage.

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.