UI/UX Intern
Company: Smith
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
We’re looking for a tech-savvy UI/UX intern to join our Product
Design & Development team. You’ll design AI-powered platforms
featuring real-time dashboards, card-based interfaces, and
dark-mode-first design systems. Qualified candidates will work
Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. Minimum Qualifications •
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interaction Design,
Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field •
Proficiency in Figma including Auto-Layout, Components, Variants,
and Interactive Prototyping; experience with Adobe Creative Suite
is a plus • Understanding of conditional logic and variables in
design tools (Figma variables, component properties, prototype
states) • Hands-on experience with AI-powered design tools such as
Figma AI features, Uizard, Galileo AI, v0.dev, or Adobe Firefly •
Ability to design for data-dense, real-time interfaces — dashboards
with live-updating cards, charts, alert systems, and multi-panel
layouts • Understanding of dark-mode UI patterns and card-based
modular architectures • Solid understanding of HTML/CSS;
familiarity with how Angular components are structured for accurate
design-to-dev handoff • Effective analytical and visual thinker
with strong communication skills for presenting design rationale to
stakeholders Responsibilities • Participate in all phases of the
design process: research, wireframing, high-fidelity mockups,
prototyping, and developer handoff • Design and iterate on
card-based dashboard components, real-time data surfaces, and
AI-driven interaction patterns • Design for real-time environments:
loading states, refresh indicators, urgency color systems, and
alert hierarchies • Contribute to a living design system with
reusable components, design tokens, icon guidelines, and
micro-animation specs • Present design ideas to stakeholders with
clear rationale and supporting evidence; participate in peer design
critiques • Produce developer-ready handoff specs with redlines,
spacing tokens, and interaction annotations • Stay current on AI
design plugins and generative tools; bring new techniques to the
team’s workflow Bonus Skills • Experience with glassmorphism,
layered transparency, or premium depth effects in UI design •
Motion design skills (Lottie, Rive, After Effects, or CSS
animation) for micro-interactions • Prior exposure to fintech,
trading platforms, or data-intensive enterprise dashboards •
Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, especially for
dark-mode and data visualization • Experience with design system
tooling (Storybook, Style Dictionary, design token management) •
Experience with prompt engineering for design-related LLMs or AI
code generation tools • Portfolio showcasing data-heavy or
dashboard-focused design work Dates: Monday, June 1st to Friday,
August 7th (10 weeks) Students with F-1 visas should consult with
their designated school official (DSO) before applying. Smith is an
equal opportunity employer. /Affirmative Action Employer. LI-TT1 We
are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Keywords: Smith, Houston , UI/UX Intern, IT / Software / Systems , Houston, Texas
