UX/UI Design Intern – Digital Experience Team
Company Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.
As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.
Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.
An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 3,200 specialists in consumer, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, manufacturing, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Europe, and the Nordics.
Job 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 Designer 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.
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
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!
Additional Information
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
In compliance with Massachusetts Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the State of Massachusetts and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. Massachusetts Hourly Rate:$26.00 - High: $30.00
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a UX/UI Design Intern with the Digital Experience Team at PA Consulting? Located in the vibrant heart of Boston, at Tower Point, you’ll be joining a diverse group of passionate designers, researchers, and technologists who are committed to creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences. As a UX/UI Design Intern, you'll have the opportunity to dive into user research, develop gorgeous prototypes, and create high-fidelity UI designs that not only meet user needs but also align perfectly with business goals. Your role will include collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, advocating for user-centered thinking, and ensuring our digital experiences are as engaging as they are accessible. With an emphasis on creative problem-solving and innovative thinking, you will refine your skills in visual and interaction design while presenting your ideas to stakeholders. Bring your portfolio showcasing your standout design work, and let’s transform complex challenges into elegant solutions together! This internship is your gateway to learning, experimenting, and pushing boundaries in the world of digital design, all while being part of a collaborative and supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.
Our clients recognise we’re different. We’re different in ‘what’ we do, and even more in ‘how’ we do it. Our strategy work helps clients deliver innovation into the real world. At the heart of our business are our people – strategists, technologis...
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