User Experience Intern (AI)

Location: Seattle, WA; 40 hours per week with a minimum of 4 days per week onsite. The internship runs from June 7 to August 20, 2027, with no relocation or housing assistance.

Company

hirify.global develops connected audio products and software focused on creating listening experiences for customers.

What you will do

• Design end-to-end flows and interfaces for the hirify.global app and connected products, from first-time setup to everyday listening.
• Turn ambiguous problems into concepts through sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Plan and conduct research with listeners and translate findings into design decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement designs and use the design system for consistency across platforms.
• Present design work and recommendations to the team and hirify.global leadership.
• Use AI tools to explore ideas, synthesize research, and improve design workflows.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction, Visual Communication, Cognitive Science, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027/2028 or Spring 2028/2029.
• Portfolio or equivalent work samples showing the design process from problem framing to final solution.
• Proficiency with Figma or a comparable design and prototyping tool.
• Solid understanding of UX fundamentals, including interaction design, information architecture, and usability.
• Curious and collaborative, with the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Available for the full internship period and able to work from the Seattle office at least 4 days per week.
• Authorized to work for any US employer now and in the future; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience designing for iOS or Android, including Apple HIG or Material Design conventions.
• Experience with user research methods such as interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
• Experience with ProtoPie, Principle, After Effects, or similar motion and prototyping tools.
• Familiarity with design systems and accessibility best practices.
• Interest in music, audio, or connected-home products.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, creative environment with mentorship from industry leaders and meaningful projects.
• Multi-day orientation, onboarding, leadership speaker series, and cohort social activities.
• US interns are eligible for benefits from day one unless otherwise noted, including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
• Benefits include sick time, up to 12 paid holidays, 401(k) eligibility under the stated service conditions, an employee discount, and hirify.global Radio HD.