UI Design Intern

We are a Biology Company

Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg’s, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/

How you will contribute:

We are seeking a User Interface (UI) Design Intern who combines analytical rigor with hands-on curiosity - someone who enjoys translating complex operational data into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Based on site at our Ranchito facility, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment—working alongside operators and engineers to improve usability, clarity and accessibility across our plant data systems.

This is a paid, part-time summer internship (hourly, non-exempt) lasting approximately 10–12 weeks, from late May/early June through August. Interns are expected to work approximately 20–25 hours per week, with some flexibility based on project needs and academic schedules. Compensation is $20/hour.

What you will be working on:

• Audit & Discovery: Shadow plant operators to understand how they interact with the current dashboards and workflows in a high-pressure, production environment.
• UI Redesign: Design high-fidelity mockups for selected dashboards, real-time sensor monitors, or inventory workflows as part of a defined improvement project.
• Design System Management: Contribute to the development or refinement of a scalable component library (buttons, cards, data visualizations) in collaboration with our engineering team.
• Prototyping: Create interactive prototypes to test workflows like "Batch Approval" or "Emergency Shutdown" incorporating feedback from operators and engineers to ensure they are foolproof.
• Accessibility & Environment: Design specifically for the factory floor—considering high-contrast needs, "gloved-hand" touch targets, and low-light conditions.

What you bring to Plantible:

• The Portfolio: A showcase of clean, functional UI work. We value logic and usability over pure "dribble-style" aesthetics.
• The Tools: Proficiency in Figma (required), including auto-layout and components.
• Familiarity with VueJS (NuxtJS) or NextJS for component structures is a plus for collaboration with engineering
• Analytical Mindset: You can take a messy spreadsheet of data and turn it into a clear, actionable chart.
• Understanding Use Cases: You care about the person using the software at 4:00 AM in a cold production room.
• Bonus Points: Basic understanding of HTML/CSS or experience with industrial/B2B software.

Choose Plantible Foods

Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!