UI/UX Designer Intern

NetVirta is a fast growing, venture-backed startup in the fashion fit technology space. If you’ve had difficulty shopping online because you couldn’t find clothing or footwear that fit, you’ve experienced the problem we address. It’s an issue that troubles shoppers around the world and NetVirta is uniquely positioned to solve it.

Founded by two MIT graduates and located in Boston and Singapore, NetVirta is the world’s leading fit technology provider for medical, retail and sports equipment brands, helping customers order the right size with precision 3D body scanning. We began serving the medical industry in 2013, helping doctors scan medical patients to create custom-fit orthotics and prosthetics. In 2017, we expanded to enable NFL and NCAA football players to obtain custom-fit helmets. Fast forward to 2022, NetVirta’s closed deals with multiple clothing and footwear brands in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are proud to be certified as Great Place to Work® in Singapore.

Who You Are:

You’re currently studying Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field, and you’re passionate about creating intuitive and beautiful user interfaces. You have a basic understanding of design principles, user experience, and visual design, and you’re eager to learn more about creating seamless digital experiences. You’re naturally curious, detail-oriented, and excited to collaborate with a dynamic team.

What You'll Do

• User Research: Assist in conducting user research to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors through methods like surveys, interviews, and usability testing.
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Help create low- and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to visualize design ideas using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Visual Design: Assist in designing UI components, ensuring consistency with our design system, and maintaining a high standard of visual aesthetics.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and senior designers to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces for our platform.
• User Testing: Participate in user testing sessions to gather feedback and make informed design improvements.
• Iterative Design: Continuously refine designs based on feedback from stakeholders and users to ensure the final product meets user needs and business goals.

What We're Looking For

• >> Technical Skills (Preferred):
• Familiarity with design tools: Experience with tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision for creating wireframes and prototypes.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI design principles: Knowledge of user-centered design processes, information architecture, and interaction design.

• Visual design skills: A sense of typography, color, and layout to create aesthetically pleasing interfaces.

• >> If You Don’t Have This Yet:

• A strong willingness to learn: If you're passionate about UI/UX and ready to dive into the world of design and user experience, we’re happy to help you grow.

• >> No Matter What:

• Curiosity and initiative: You’re eager to explore new design tools and techniques and take ownership of your learning and tasks.

• Attention to detail: You care deeply about creating polished, user-friendly designs.

• Collaboration skills: You enjoy working in a team environment and are open to feedback and learning from others.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with user research and testing methodologies.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for understanding how designs translate into code.
• Knowledge of design systems and maintaining consistency in design elements across projects.

What's In It for You?

• Hybrid working: Flexibility to work from our office or from the comfort of your home part of the week.
• Hands-on experience: You’ll work on real design projects and contribute to the development of an innovative shopping platform.
• Learning opportunities: You’ll receive mentorship from senior designers and develop your skills in UI/UX design, user research, and prototyping.
• A collaborative team: You’ll be part of a passionate and supportive group that values creativity, innovation, and user-centered design.