What You'll Learn by Doing:

• Assist in planning and conducting user research activities including surveys, interviews, and usability testing
• Support the analysis of research data and the creation of research reports that drive design decisions
• Help identify user needs, behaviors, and pain points through hands-on research activities
• Collaborate with UX designers and team members to translate research insights into actionable recommendations
• Contribute to the development of user personas and journey maps with mentorship
• Document research findings and create presentations for stakeholders

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What You'll Gain Through This Experience:

✨ Professional portfolio pieces showcasing your UX research work with guidance on presentation

📈 Research proficiency in industry-standard methodologies and tools

🎯 Mobile app expertise - learn how research adapts for mobile platforms and constraints

🤝 Direct mentorship from experienced UX researchers and designers

📱 Real client experience working on actual mobile application projects

🎬 Stakeholder communication skills with practice presenting findings

💼 Agency research experience to strengthen your resume and analytical skills

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You're Perfect If You:

• Currently studying UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or related field
• Have interest in UX research and want to develop these skills in a professional setting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with curiosity about user behavior
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Portfolio or research samples preferred (but we're more interested in your potential!)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Bonus but not required:

• 1 year of experience in UX research or 1 previous UX research internship
• Familiarity with UX research methodologies and common research tools
• Understanding of mobile design principles and constraints

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Our Commitment to You

This internship focuses on real learning, not busywork. You'll contribute to actual client projects while receiving guidance and feedback from experienced UX researchers. We're committed to providing meaningful mentorship, educational opportunities, and helping you build research skills for your career in user experience.

Opportune Design is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in the design and tech industries.

Note: While this is an unpaid internship, we are committed to providing a valuable learning experience with meaningful mentorship, professional development opportunities, and potential for future employment.

Opportune Design is an Opportune Interactive Company

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Outstanding Intern Professional Development Award

At the conclusion of each internship cohort, one intern will be selected to receive our Outstanding Intern Professional Development Award ($1,000) to support continued professional growth.

How it works: Interns are invited to apply by submitting a brief proposal outlining how they would use the award to advance their professional development—whether through courses, conferences, books, portfolio tools, certifications, or other learning resources.

Selection process: Applications are reviewed by a committee of team members who evaluate proposals based on:

• Quality and clarity of professional development plan
• Performance and growth demonstrated during internship
• Collaboration, initiative, and professionalism
• Portfolio quality and contributions to client projects

This award supports interns as they continue their professional development journey after completing the program. Interns who transition to contractor or employee roles with Opportune are not eligible, as they will already be receiving paid opportunities with our team.