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UX Design InternJob Description
The People Inc. Internship will start June 2026 and end May 2027.
This is an amazing opportunity for a student of UX Design who is interested in not just visual design, but in diving into developing and building complex systems that require deep coordination between Product, Engineering, Design, and Editorial. The intern will come away with tangible, first-hand experiences of what it's like to work at one of the largest publishers in the world.
Responsibilities (i.e. core activities in the role, key projects or capstone project, etc.):
Assist on MyRecipes site feature updates and Food tentpoles
Assist with making updates to the MyRecipes design system, keeping the system up-to-date and consistent and running audits to identify fixes or enhancements needed
Get involved with each phase of the UX design process; sketches, wireframes, prototypes/flows, high-fidelity mocks
Help conduct UX research to evaluate user intent and needs
Qualifications / Requirements (i.e. soft and hard skills + any previous experience):
Strong passion for user experience and a desire to learn and grow in the field
Strong visual design skills, especially visual interface and typography
Strong problem-solving skills with focus on identifying, defining and creating solutions for real user needs
Proficient in Figma and eagerness to learn new tools
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide employment opportunities regardless of age, physical or mental disability, race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].
#NMG#Skills Required
- Strong passion for user experience and a desire to learn and grow in the field
- Strong visual design skills, especially visual interface and typography
- Strong problem-solving skills with focus on identifying, defining and creating solutions for real user needs
- Proficient in Figma and eagerness to learn new tools
What the Team is Saying
People Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple plan choices, including no‑cost options, and the employer states it contributes more than most toward premiums. Dental and vision extend to part‑time staff, with EAP access included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous and flexible PTO is highlighted, with accrual starting immediately and a PTO buyback option. Volunteer PTO adds additional time‑off flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Subsidized backup childcare via Care.com is offered alongside inclusive family‑building support such as parental leave, fertility benefits, childcare benefits, and adoption assistance. These benefits indicate an emphasis on supporting a range of family needs.
People Inc. Insights
What We Do
People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
People Inc. has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
