User Experience Design Intern

Posted 17 Days Ago
McLean, VA
Internship
Software
Appian is a software company that automates business processes with a low-code automation platform.
The Role
Appian is looking for User Experience Design interns who are passionate about crafting new features to enhance user experience. Interns will translate product requirements into wireframes and prototypes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to rapid development cycles.
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Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

User Experience Design Intern

Here at Appian, we’re passionate about technology. We love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian Engineering will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross-functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionize the way people work, and in doing so, we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive. 

We are looking for brilliant ​​User Experience Design interns who are passionate about crafting new features that allow users to do their work more easily and efficiently. Interns translate product requirements into wireframes and prototypes that define UI layouts, interactions, and flows. As members of Agile development teams, designers work closely with Product Managers and Software Engineers to rapidly build functional increments, test their effectiveness, and incorporate improvements. Join fellow engineering interns in one of the most fun, all-in, high-velocity environments you’ll ever experience.

Applicants considered for Summer 2025

To be successful in this role, you need:

  • Previous software and/or agile development experience.

  • Experience performing user research to understand the unmet needs of customers and stakeholders.

  • Proven ability to follow a structured process of research, design, and testing, but also know how to prioritize the most effective activities to support fast-changing business requirements.

  • Capability to review the user experience of customers and provide recommendations for improvement.

  • Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach to delivering solutions.

Some of the tools and resources we will equip you with include: 

  • We value innovation and investment in our people by providing opportunities for growth and leadership. Whether it’s through Engineering IndieTime (dedicated time to build whatever you want with whomever you want), or annual hackathons, we value activities that inspire others and get creative juices flowing

  • Appian has a large engineering team where you are made to feel autonomous by our engineering business group model. Working within an agile team allows our engineers and leaders to have a sense of community and accomplishment

  • During your first few weeks of joining Appian, you will not only kick-off your experience with our Intern Orientation Program, but you will also dive into Engineering bootcamp packed with cutting-edge tools and technologies you’ll leverage every day.

Basic qualifications:

  • Undergraduate student in a Bachelors program for Human-Computer Interaction or related field.

Tools and Resources 

  • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
  • Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
  • Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

Follow Appian: Twitter, LinkedIn.

Appian Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Appian will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‐worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
2,100 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. Combining people, technologies, and data in a single workflow, Appian can help companies maximize their resources and improve business results. Many of the world’s largest organizations use Appian applications to improve customer experience, achieve operational excellence, and simplify global risk management and compliance.

Why Work With Us

Appian was founded on the belief that talented and passionate people, given the power and autonomy to excel, will deliver amazing impact. We have worked thoughtfully to create an inclusive, agile and collaborative work environment where employees feel challenged, and all voices are heard.

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