User Experience (UX) Designer Internship 2025 (US)

$72,904 - $158,101/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Intern

Seattle, WA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The UX Design Intern position at Amazon is a full-time role designed for students pursuing a degree in design or related fields. Interns will work collaboratively within a team to contribute to product vision and design user interfaces, systems, and interaction patterns. This internship provides hands-on experience in a real-world setting, allowing interns to engage with professionals and develop their skills in UX design.

Responsibilities

• Design thoughtful, beautiful, and useful software user interfaces and experiences in a team environment.
• Create user-centered designs by considering market analysis, customer feedback, site metrics, and usability findings.
• Use business requirements, user and market research to assist in developing scenarios, use cases, and high-level requirements.
• Design the UI architecture, interface, and interaction flow of applications and experiences.
• Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, click-throughs, and prototypes.
• Develop and maintain detailed user-interface specifications and design patterns.
• Work with program managers to plan projects for effective delivery while maintaining high standards for design.
• Be a passionate and effective advocate for design with non-design audiences.
• Write effectively to communicate design rationales and benefits to Amazon customers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an academic program located in the United States.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Have at least two creative materials for Amazon to review (in any format, e.g., website, PDF, slide deck).
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours/week and commit to a maximum of 12 weeks for the internship.
• Experience in a variety of design, wire-framing, and prototyping tools.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Design, Human-Centered Interaction, Statistics, Psychology, Computer Science, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected graduation date between October 2025 - December 2028.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with visual design demonstrated through mockups and style guides.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment to deliver high-quality design solutions.
• Knowledge of mobile and web design patterns and accessibility standards.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based on geographic location and experience.
• Opportunity for professional development and networking with other interns and Amazonians.
• Access to a range of medical, financial, and other benefits as part of the total compensation package.