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UI/UX Design Co-op

Please note: This position is based in Cincinnati, OH, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office.


The UI/UX Design Co-op contributes directly to the visual and functional quality of our platform. Working alongside senior designers and cross-functional teams, this role supports the full design lifecycle - from concept to implementation. It offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment, providing exposure to product, marketing, and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Customer Experience teams to design user-centric interfaces.
  • Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using Figma.
  • Contribute to and maintain the company’s design system to ensure brand and UI consistency.
  • Translate complex workflows and data sets into clear, usable visual solutions.
  • Assist with preparation of design documentation for smooth engineering hand-offs.
  • Support cross-functional efforts by developing graphics and visual assets for marketing, internal communications, and operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Design, HCI, or a related field.
  • Eligible for co-op or internship placement.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX or product design work (academic, personal, or professional)./li>
  • Proficiency in Figma; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
  • Understanding of design fundamentals, including typography, color, layout, and interaction design.
  • Strong interest in simplifying complex problems through intuitive design.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Self-motivated with a solution-oriented mindset.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience working with or contributing to design systems.
  • Familiarity with enterprise software, SaaS platforms, or data visualization tools.
  • Knowledge of motion design tools (e.g., After Effects) or other Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
  • Basic understanding of HTML/CSS or front-end development concepts.