Summer 2027: Product Design Intern
About Amplify
Create an impact by shaping the world of education!
Key responsibilities may include
- Support the end-to-end design process - from initial concept and wireframing through prototyping, user testing, and final design delivery - across Amplify's web and mobile product suite
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, and User Research to translate user needs and business requirements into intuitive, well-crafted design solutions
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of design system components, UI patterns, style guides, and interaction specifications to ensure consistency across products
- Build interactive, code-based prototypes (e.g., HTML/CSS/JS) to test design solutions and communicate interaction and motion patterns to engineering
- Contribute to user research activities including usability testing, user interviews, competitive analysis, and synthesis of research findings into actionable design insights
- Track and organize design feedback, iteration cycles, and project assets to support efficient design workflows and maintain organized design repositories
What we can offer you
- Direct exposure to product design tools, methodologies, and best practices used in EdTech
- Real-world design challenges that directly impact the experience of educators, students, and families
- Collaboration with Design, Engineering, Research, and Product teams across the organization
- Contributions to meaningful UX and design improvements in a mission-driven environment
- Mentorship from industry professionals at the forefront of product design in education technology
- Exposure to UX Design, UI Design, Interaction Design, Design Systems, Accessibility, User Research, and Front-End/Interaction Development
- Hands-on training in a fast-paced, agile environment
Basic Qualifications for this Amplify Internship
Education
Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, returning to school in Fall 2027
- Full-time availability to participate from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to synthesize information, identify themes, and communicate insights clearly
- Knowledge of and interest in the K-12 education technology field
Preferred Qualifications for Product Design Interns
- Working knowledge of design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar platforms
- Exposure to user research methodologies including usability testing, user interviews, card sorting, or journey mapping
- Background in UX/UI design, interaction design, or visual design through coursework, personal projects, freelance work, or prior internships - a portfolio demonstrating design thinking and process is strongly preferred
- Interest in accessibility standards (WCAG), inclusive design, design systems, motion design, or educational product design
- Comfort with front-end development concepts and code (HTML/CSS/JS) and design handoff tools to facilitate effective collaboration with engineering teams
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com . If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting. Amplify is an E-Verify participant.
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