Spring 2027 Graduate Intern, Product Design- Technology and Analytics Department

The ACLU is seeking a graduate Product Design intern to contribute to web and mobile experiences that drive audience engagement, action, and giving. The intern will collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to research, design, prototype, test, and deliver accessible digital experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Create: Design and document wireframes, prototypes, mid-to-high fidelity visual and interaction designs, and web elements (design system components) for web and mobile experiences
• Research: Participate in research and synthesis of feedback from our constituents and stakeholders to make minor and major improvements to our products
• Collaborate: Engage with ACLU Product Designers in brainstorms and design critiques, and support projects as needed
• Test: Participate in Quality Assurance testing for components and features before launch, including testing for accessibility compliance
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes

Requirements:

• Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated graduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A portfolio showcasing examples of relevant digital product design work
• A systems-first, problem-solving mindset with the ability to transform complex problems into scalable UX features and solutions
• Strong skills in the areas of UX design, UI design, digital interactions, and accessibility best practices
• Excellent collaboration and presentation skills
• Familiarity with and interest in contributing to Design Systems
• Experience designing user-centered experiences for the web, across device types, from early concepts to final delivery
• Ability to create low and high-fidelity designs, user flows, and documentation/specs in Figma
• We expect all applicants to be proficient in their work without AI support or tooling
• Experience with prototyping in Figma is a plus