User Experience Design Intern - Summer 2026
Before You Apply:
This position is ineligible for sponsorship.
Picture Yourself at Pega:
Pega’s internship program is the perfect platform to help students transition their academic knowledge into a successful professional career. We push great students to be better, we encourage them to take on the biggest challenges, and we also believe that great ideas can come from anyone or anywhere, irrespective of hierarchy or location. The purpose our internships are to provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable business skills, work on real-time, impactful initiatives, and collaborate on a global scale, all while earning a competitive compensation.
What You'll Do at Pega:
- Assist in the maintenance and evolution of the Bolt Design System, ensuring consistency and adherence to design principles.
- Create and refine Figma prototypes for new and existing content authoring interfaces in Drupal Layout Builder.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other designers to translate requirements into user-centered designs.
- Conduct basic usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs.
- Document design specifications and guidelines for development teams.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in UX design and design systems.
Who You Are:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented UX Designer Intern to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining our Bolt Design System and developing high-fidelity Figma prototypes for content authoring interfaces within Drupal Layout Builder. This position is ideal for someone passionate about design systems, user experience, and bringing intuitive interfaces to life.
What You've Accomplished:
- Basic understanding of UX design principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Familiarity with Figma for prototyping and design system management.
- An interest in design systems and their application in product development.
- Basic understanding of content management systems, preferably Drupal.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- A portfolio showcasing relevant academic or personal projects is a plus.
Pega Offers You:
- Opportunity to work with diverse global teams on real-time, impactful projects and initiatives.
- Professional development seminars and meet & greets with Pega’s CEO and Founder, and Executive Leadership Team through our “Coffee Break Series”Participation in Pega and intern specific events such as social events, volunteer opportunities, group projects, team outings.
- Potential for full-time offer.
- Structured manager and mentor program.
- Competitive salary and perks.
- Casual and fun environment.
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Additonal Information:
The pay range for this role is $32.00- $37.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions, and may vary from the posted range. Information on benefits and other applicable perks will be shared at the relevant stage of the recruitment process.
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