UX/UI Design Intern - Digital Experience Team (Summer 2026) Job at PA Consulting, Boston, MA

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  • PA Consulting
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Company description

About Us

PA Consulting operates as a unified global team, bringing together strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists to help clients drive innovation and transformation. Our Digital Experience (DX) team is a multidisciplinary group of UX/UI designers, researchers, and technologists who create intuitive and impactful digital experiences across industries such as consumer electronics, MedTech, CPG, transportation, and enterprise software.

Our US-based design teams in Boston (formerly Essential) are looking for a UX/UI Design Intern  to help define and design user-centric experiences for our clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about crafting seamless digital interactions that bridge strategy, technology, and human needs.


Job description

Salary: $27-$35
Duration: 3 months

Responsibilities
  • Design & Research:  Conduct user research, develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs that align with user needs and business goals.
  • Collaboration:  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX researchers, industrial designers, engineers, and strategists, to define and execute design solutions.
  • Prototyping & Testing:  Create interactive prototypes to test usability and iterate based on user feedback.
  • User-Centered Thinking:  Advocate for the user at every stage of the design process, ensuring digital experiences are intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling.
  • Visual & Interaction Design:  Develop clean, modern, and scalable design systems while maintaining consistency across different platforms and touchpoints.
  • Presentation & Communication:  Articulate design decisions, present work to stakeholders, and incorporate feedback to refine solutions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Obtaining a Degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design
  • Strong problem-solving skills  and a passion for designing user-first digital experiences.
  • A standout portfolio  showcasing UI design, UX research, interaction design, and high-fidelity prototypes.
  • Proficiency in design tools  such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Experience with user research methods  (e.g., interviews, usability testing, heuristic evaluations) and translating insights into actionable design solutions.
  • Ability to create and work with design systems  and component libraries.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have, but Not Required)

  • Interest in Generative AI applications  (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Vizcom, etc.).
  • Basic understanding of front-end development principles  (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
  • Familiarity with motion design tools  (After Effects, Principle, Lottie).

What We Look For

We seek designers who not only meet the qualifications but also bring a unique perspective, critical thinking skills, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, stays ahead of emerging design trends, and understands how to translate complex ideas into elegant, user-friendly digital experiences.

While not every qualification is required, a willingness to explore, experiment, and push boundaries in digital design is highly valued. If you’re passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences and want to be part of a diverse and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Candidates are required to provide either a pdf or linked portfolio to their application/resume. Applications without any form of portfolio will be disregarded. 


Additional information

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Job Tags

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