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.