Product & Digital Design Intern

Company Description

CTC EdTech LLC, based in California, is a leading education technology and consulting firm that supports universities, colleges, and vocational institutions in modernizing operations using AI-driven solutions. The company focuses on enhancing compliance readiness, optimizing operational efficiency, driving enrollment growth, and improving student success. CTC EdTech combines innovative automation tools and human expertise to help institutions meet accreditation standards and achieve measurable student engagement and workforce readiness outcomes. Through services such as data analytics, curriculum development, and innovation programs, CTC EdTech empowers educational institutions to adapt and lead in the evolving digital learning landscape.

Role Description

CTC EdTech is looking for a UI/UX, Product Design & Digital Marketing Intern (Figma Specialist) who is passionate about design, user experience, and digital branding.

This is a hands-on, real-product internship where interns will work directly with the founder and core team on live web and mobile products, branding assets, and digital platforms.

This is a volunteer (unpaid) internship, designed for skill growth, real-world exposure, and portfolio development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design UI/UX screens, wireframes, and prototypes using Figma
• Create user flows and interaction designs for web and mobile apps
• Support product design for real startup products
• Design digital marketing creatives (social media posts, banners, visuals)
• Maintain and update company social media platforms (design & posting)
• Ensure brand and design consistency across all digital assets
• Support landing pages and growth-focused designs
• Use AI tools and prompting for design ideation and optimization
• Collaborate with developers for design handoff and implementation
• Assist with design-related client communication (feedback, revisions, presentations)
• Maintain design systems, components, and style guides

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open to candidates who meet all of the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master’s student
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year of prior experience in UI/UX design, product design, or digital design
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Figma
• Authorized to participate under one of the following:
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) with a minimum of eight (8) months of valid work authorization remaining
• Able to work in a remote startup environment while being based in or associated with the California San Francisco Bay Area
• Available to commit a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

Future Opportunity Note:

Exceptional performance during the internship may be considered for a future paid, full-time role, subject to business needs, funding availability, and separate employment eligibility. This statement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment.

Important Notice:

• This is a volunteer, unpaid internship. No wages, stipends, or financial compensation are provided. This internship does not offer visa sponsorship, does not extend or modify immigration status, and does not provide employment authorization.