UI/UX Designer (Internship)

KEY DISCLAIMERS!!!

1. ONLY UTD students are qualified for the position, non-UTD students will be automatically rejected
2. This is an UNPAID position
3. The duration of this internship is 4 months with an opportunity of a permanent employment.

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MeteorMate is an innovative, student-driven project at UT Dallas aimed at making roommate matching easier and more efficient. Our platform integrates creative web design, data analytics, and AI-driven features to streamline the process of finding compatible roommates. With our goal to launch by Summer 2025, we want to build a seamless, visually engaging user experience that resonates with the UTD community.

As the UI/UX Designer, you’ll shape the look and feel of MeteorMate’s user-facing platform, ensuring that our product is not only functional but also enjoyable to use!

• Collaborate with the project team to translate user needs and requirements into clear, intuitive interface designs.
• Use tools like Figma to create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that effectively illustrate design concepts and user flows.
• Develop cohesive style guidelines (color schemes, typography, and iconography) that align with MeteorMate’s brand and mission.
• Conduct user research sessions, gather feedback on prototypes, and iterate designs based on findings to improve usability and engagement.
• Work closely with developers, the project manager, and the social media team to ensure the final product meets technical constraints while maintaining an excellent user experience.
• Implement responsive design principles to cater to various screen sizes and ensure inclusivity for all users.
• Stay informed about emerging UI/UX trends, best practices, and technologies to keep MeteorMate’s user experience fresh and competitive.

• Currently enrolled at UT Dallas (non-UTD applications will be declined).
• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for wireframing and prototyping.
• Knowledge of user flows, information architecture, and usability testing methodologies.
• Ability to craft engaging, intuitive interfaces with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to present design ideas clearly and work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks, meet deadlines, and pivot as project needs evolve.
• Basic familiarity with front-end frameworks like React.js. (optional)
• Interest in animation libraries such as anime.js to enhance user interactivity. (optional)

• Build a real-world digital product from the ground up, refining your portfolio with tangible work samples.
• Strengthen your design thinking, prototyping skills, and collaboration techniques in a live project setting.
• Join an interdisciplinary team of developers, AI engineers, social media specialists, and more, expanding your professional network within UT Dallas.
• Exceptional performance can lead to continued involvement as the product grows and matures.