Undergraduate/Graduate (Year-Round) Intern -… at National… · Golden

Summary: National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. They are seeking a UX Design Intern to support the creation of wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance user experiences in energy applications. Responsibilities: - Support the creation of wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes - Contribute to defining user flows and identifying friction points in existing experiences - Assist in organizing and synthesizing user feedback from usability interviews or research activities to incorporate them into designs - Communicate design ideas and rationale through visuals and presentations - Collaborate with designers, researchers, and developers in a team environment - Maintain organized design files and document decisions clearly Required Qualifications: - Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average - Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution - Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year - Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution - Post Graduate: Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year - Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution - Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field - Demonstrated interest in UX design through coursework, personal projects, or internships - Familiarity with UX research methods and how to apply UX research findings to design - Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma (or similar) - Strong curiosity and willingness to learn, iterate, and receive feedback - Ability to communicate ideas clearly and stay organized Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to user-centered design methods (e.g., wireframing, usability testing, journey mapping) - Interest in data visualization, geospatial tools, or complex systems - Awareness of accessibility principles (e.g., Section 508 or WCAG) - Experience working on team-based projects (academic or otherwise) Required Skills: UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, UX Research Methods, Prototyping Tools, Figma, User-Centered Design Methods, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Journey Mapping, Data Visualization, Geospatial Tools, Accessibility Principles, Curiosity, Willingness to learn Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match, Sick leave (where required by law)