UI/UX Design Intern

Reposted 20 Days Ago
Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Internship
Fintech • Information Technology
ThinkMarkets is an industry-leading, premium multi-asset online brokerage.
The Role
The UI/UX Design Intern will support design asset creation, analyze user behavior, contribute to wireframes, and collaborate with teams on UX/UI improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

ThinkMarkets is a global financial technology company providing multi-asset trading solutions to clients around the world. Through our flagship ThinkTrader platform, we empower traders with seamless 24/7 access to global financial markets across thousands of instruments. Our mission is to empower clients to trade the world in the palm of their hand, leveraging advanced technology, intuitive interfaces, and world-class execution infrastructure. 

We are seeking high-potential UI/UX Design Interns to join our rapidly growing global workforce. This internship is ideal for recent graduates with a strong academic background in design, technology, or related disciplines, who are eager to gain hands-on experience working on a real-world, global trading platform used by clients worldwide.   

A successful candidate will combine a strong academic foundation with User-Centered Design principles to support improvements across our digital platforms, including mobile and web applications. Interns will work closely with experienced designers, product, and marketing teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.  

Responsibilities:  

  • Support the creation and review of design assets across multiple digital touchpoints and devices 
  • Assist in analyzing user behavior, usability feedback, and engagement data 
  • Contribute to wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and UI concepts for new and existing features 
  • Participate in website and app optimization initiatives, including UX/UI improvements 
  • Ensure consistency with brand guidelines and design standards 
  • Collaborate with design, content, product, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive user experiences 
  • Support user research, usability testing, and qualitative feedback analysis 

Requirements:  

  • Recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UI/UX Design, Graphic or Digital Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Computer Science (with a design focus), or a closely related field. 
  • Strong academic standing from a reputable university or design institution 
  • Demonstrated interest in UI/UX, product design, or digital experience design 
  • Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Balsamiq, Axure, or similar 
  • Basic understanding of HTML/CSS is a plus but not mandatory 
  • Ability to commit to a full-time, office-based internship, working on-site from our office. 
  • Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving mindset 
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and work collaboratively 

Application Requirements 

To apply, candidates must submit: 

Updated CV 

Portfolio (academic, personal, or internship projects accepted) 

Cover Letter, including: 

  • A short review of the ThinkTrader mobile app 
  • Your UX/UI observations, suggestions, or improvement ideas 
  • Any proposed design or user experience enhancements (conceptual feedback is sufficient) 

Applicants are encouraged to download and explore the ThinkTrader app prior to submitting their application. 

Why Join ThinkMarkets 

  • Hands-on experience with a live global trading platform 
  • Exposure to real-world product, UX, and business challenges 
  • Mentorship from experienced designers and cross-functional teams 
  • Opportunity to build a strong portfolio with enterprise-level work 
  • Potential pathway to future graduate or full-time roles 

Skills Required

  • Recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in UI/UX Design or related field
  • Strong academic standing from a reputable university or design institution
  • Demonstrated interest in UI/UX, product design, or digital experience design
  • Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
  • Ability to commit to a full-time, office-based internship
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The Company
HQ: Melbourne
187 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

ThinkMarkets is a premium multi-asset online brokerage. We offer quick and easy access to a wide range of markets including Forex, CFDs on equities, Cryptocurrencies, Commodities, Indices and more. We bring together people from different backgrounds with impressive skillsets, and together they make us even more than the sum of our parts.

Why Work With Us

We firmly stand by our mission and vision, valuing both innovation and collaboration along with offering the absolute latest and high-performing technology possible! ThinkMarkets prides ourselves on promoting from within, cultivating leadership, and developing professional focus and discipline that will only further drive success!

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