Exhibits Internship at The Tech Interactive in San Jose, CA

Summary: The Tech Interactive is a dynamic educational organization dedicated to inspiring innovation through hands-on experiences. The Exhibits Internship offers students and early-career professionals the opportunity to engage in user experience design and exhibit development while creating interactive exhibits on topics like earthquakes and robotics. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with exhibit team members on the conceptualizing of interactive exhibits - Create a variety of low to high fidelity prototypes to support testing of overall learning experience design - Assist with visitor prototyping to evaluate overall audience engagement, accessibility, and learning takeaways - Make design iterations based on visitor feedback and prototyping learnings - Maintain documentation of their design process to inform final exhibit design Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a college or university graduate program with a focus on: digital media, interactive design, game design, computer science, UX/UI, learning research, mechanical engineering, industrial design, or other related fields - Portfolio exemplifying prior experience designing education-oriented or technical projects - Experience with at least one platform used in the design of digital or physical exhibits (Figma, Adobe XD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Solidworks) - Familiarity with user-centered design, accessible design and/or inclusive design practices, particularly as it relates to inclusion in STEM - Interest in STEM communication - Interest and/or knowledge in hardware to software interface a plus - Available and willing to work 24 - 30 hours per week for 12 weeks between June and August 2026 with at least one onsite day per week from Tuesday through Thursday 9am - 4pm - Ability to use a computer, sit or remain at a computer for prolonged period of time and may involve prolonged screen time and exposure to typical office noise levels - Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching - Ability to perform light physical tasks related to prototyping and hands-on activities, such as assembling simple materials, using basic tools, and manipulating small components - Ability to actively engage with and speak to guests in a museum environment Required Skills: User-centered design, Accessible design, Inclusive design, Digital media design, Interactive design, Game design, Computer science, UX/UI design, Learning research, Mechanical engineering, Industrial design, Figma, Adobe XD, Inventor, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, STEM communication, Hardware to software interface Benefits: Hands-on experience, Direct industry mentorship, Professional development