About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is seeking a UI/UX designer for a structured, hands-on internship program. This 9-week, onsite opportunity in Greenwich, CT offers real-world experience designing client-facing mobile, desktop, and web trading applications within a fast-paced Financial Services (FinTech) environment. You will work alongside product designers, engineers, and stakeholders and receive mentorship to develop research-backed, high-fidelity interfaces.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to user experience and visual design across mobile, desktop, and web trading products.
• Produce wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assist with user research, design audits, and usability testing; translate insights into practical design solutions.
• Create and deliver digital design assets for development teams.
• Iterate on designs based on stakeholder and developer feedback.
• Own assigned project work under the guidance of a dedicated mentor.
• Communicate design choices clearly to cross-functional partners.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual/Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, or XD).
• Strong understanding of visual design principles and UX processes.
• Experience creating wireframes, workflows, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving and adaptability.
• Ability to commit to the full 9-week onsite internship.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Expected graduation between May 2027 and December 2027.
• Interest in FinTech, trading platforms, or large-data research products.
• Prior project or portfolio pieces that demonstrate UX process and visual design outcomes.

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Skills & Competencies

• UI/UX design
• Wireframing and workflow design
• High-fidelity mockups
• User research & usability testing
• Design audits & digital asset creation
• Figma; Adobe Creative Suite
• Visual design principles
• Communication, time management, and collaboration

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Work Arrangement & Schedule

• Work arrangement: Onsite
• Location: Greenwich, CT, United States
• Schedule: Full-time during the program (Monday–Friday)
• Program duration: 9 weeks
• Employment type: Internship (paid details not specified in source)
• Application deadline: October 1 (as stated in the source listing)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Not specified in the source listing.
• Daily company-paid lunch allowance.
• Free beverages, snacks, and fresh fruit.
• Shuttle service from the train station.
• Access to wellness room and subsidized gym.
• Lunch & Learn sessions and team-building events.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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