Job Description
Company description
About Us
PA Consulting operates as a unified global team, bringing together strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists to help clients drive innovation and transformation. Our Digital Experience (DX) team is a multidisciplinary group of UX/UI designers, researchers, and technologists who create intuitive and impactful digital experiences across industries such as consumer electronics, MedTech, CPG, transportation, and enterprise software.
Our US-based design teams in Boston (formerly Essential) are looking for a UX/UI Design Intern to help define and design user-centric experiences for our clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about crafting seamless digital interactions that bridge strategy, technology, and human needs.
Job description
Salary: $27-$35
Duration: 3 months
Responsibilities - Design & Research: Conduct user research, develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs that align with user needs and business goals.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX researchers, industrial designers, engineers, and strategists, to define and execute design solutions.
- Prototyping & Testing: Create interactive prototypes to test usability and iterate based on user feedback.
- User-Centered Thinking: Advocate for the user at every stage of the design process, ensuring digital experiences are intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling.
- Visual & Interaction Design: Develop clean, modern, and scalable design systems while maintaining consistency across different platforms and touchpoints.
- Presentation & Communication: Articulate design decisions, present work to stakeholders, and incorporate feedback to refine solutions.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Obtaining a Degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for designing user-first digital experiences.
- A standout portfolio showcasing UI design, UX research, interaction design, and high-fidelity prototypes.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Experience with user research methods (e.g., interviews, usability testing, heuristic evaluations) and translating insights into actionable design solutions.
- Ability to create and work with design systems and component libraries.
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have, but Not Required)
- Interest in Generative AI applications (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Vizcom, etc.).
- Basic understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Familiarity with motion design tools (After Effects, Principle, Lottie).
What We Look For
We seek designers who not only meet the qualifications but also bring a unique perspective, critical thinking skills, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, stays ahead of emerging design trends, and understands how to translate complex ideas into elegant, user-friendly digital experiences.
While not every qualification is required, a willingness to explore, experiment, and push boundaries in digital design is highly valued. If you’re passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences and want to be part of a diverse and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!
Candidates are required to provide either a pdf or linked portfolio to their application/resume. Applications without any form of portfolio will be disregarded. Additional information
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