UX Research Intern - Spring 2027

PrizePicks•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

PrizePicks is hiring a UX Research Intern for its Spring 2027 internship program. The intern will work onsite at the company’s West Midtown Atlanta location, collaborating with senior researchers and contributing to real-world research studies that improve the user experience. The role offers exposure to the research process from planning through presenting findings and is intended for students or recent graduates who are interested in understanding people and developing UX research skills. The intern will partner with the UX Research team, learn from senior researchers, help identify research opportunities, and assist with research plans and discussion guides. They will gain practical experience with usability testing and in-depth user interviews, organize and interpret qualitative data, identify themes and insights, and help prepare and present findings to product, design, and other partners. The listed Spring Program dates are January 25 through April 30, 2026. The posting lists a starting hourly rate of $30 for a product intern. It also describes intern perks including a housing stipend for interns relocating to Atlanta, catered lunches, networking and collaboration opportunities, social events, PTO, and paid holidays. The role requires authorization to work for any U.S. employer; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Requirements

Basic familiarity with UX research processes and qualitative methods, such as usability testing.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn, challenge oneself, and accept feedback from mentors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate findings.
An analytical approach and interest in discovering and solving real-world user-experience issues.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or a degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, or Cognitive Science.
A portfolio of research projects.
A passion for sports and daily fantasy.
Being a rising junior or senior, or a graduate student; the posting describes prior UX Research-related internships as part of its ideal candidate profile.

Responsibilities

Partner with the UX Research team, observe senior researchers, and participate in end-to-end research studies.
Collaborate with mentors to identify research opportunities.
Assist in creating research materials, including research plans and discussion guides.
Gain practical experience conducting usability testing and in-depth user interviews.
Help organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative data to identify themes and insights.
Assist in preparing and presenting research findings to product, design, and other partners.