Summer 2027 | Product Design Intern | Wilmington, NC or Lehi, UT

Curious Minds. Bold Ideas. Extraordinary Impact.

We're transforming financial services through bold innovation and relentless execution. You bring the ideas and drive. We'll build what's next — together.

As a Product Design intern, you'll work onsite in either Wilmington, NC or Lehi, UT and collaborate with experienced designers to create intuitive and impactful user experiences for our FinTech products. This 12-week, in-person program offers the opportunity to contribute to real projects that enhance platform usability for financial institutions globally. You'll be involved in research, ideation, interface design, prototyping, testing, and working with developers to implement solutions that align with both user needs and business goals. 

If you're passionate about design and ready to help transform financial services through intelligent innovation, nCino's Product Design team is the perfect place to start your career.

Job Description

Objectives: 

• Learn and participate in the full product design process with guidance from experienced mentor 
• Define, research, ideate, design, prototype, and test solutions as part of a cross-functional team 
• Contribute to design solutions that enhance user experiences for financial institutions 
• Be an integral member of both the design team and cross-functional product teams 
• Participate in implementing design solutions that align with user needs and business goals 
• Use AI-powered tools for rapid concept generation, user research analysis, and prototype development  
• Explore emerging AI tools for design automation, user research synthesis, and cross-team collaboration 

What you'll gain: 

• Real-world experience in how product design operates in a fast-paced FinTech environment 
• One-on-one mentoring from experienced designers specializing in financial services 
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading AI design tools including Claude and Dovetail for research synthesis, Claude Design for rapid prototyping, and Figma's AI features   
• Opportunities to participate in design critiques, workshops, trainings, and team events 
• In-depth exposure to the FinTech industry and nCino's role in transforming financial services through innovative design 
• Understanding of user research, accessibility principles, and design system implementation 
• Experience collaborating with engineering, product management, and other cross functional teams 
• Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations for streamlined design-to development hand offs. 
• Portfolio development showcasing both traditional design skills and modern AI workflow competency 

Technical Requirements: 

• Design Tools: Familiarity with modern design tools such as Figma and Claude Design
• Portfolio: Examples of your work showcasing design thinking, process, and visual skills (academic projects, personal work, or internship projects acceptable) 
• Design Fundamentals: Understanding of user interface design principles, typography, color theory, and layout through coursework or personal projects 
• Prototyping: Basic knowledge of prototyping concepts and tools for creating interactive designs 
• User Research: Academic exposure to user research methods, usability testing, or user-centered design principles is a plus 
• Design Systems: Awareness of design system concepts and component-based design preferred but not required 

Additional Requirements: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field, or enrolled in a bootcamp certificate program in UX/UI Design, Product Design, or related area, or has demonstrable design skills shown in a portfolio.   
• This position requires current work authorization in the United States that will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this internship position.
• Willingness to work onsite at our Wilmington, NC or Lehi, Utah office
• Full time availability, from May 2027 to August 2027
• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams 
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to feedback in a collaborative design environment 
• Creative problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and user empathy 

Wondering what to anticipate during our recruitment and interview process? Here's a breakdown: 

Application Acknowledgment and Portfolio Review: 

• We encourage you to apply to one internship that best aligns with your skills and interests, as all applicants will be considered for every available opportunity within our program. 
• You'll promptly receive an email confirming that we've received your application, and it's currently under review by one of our recruiters.  
• **If you don’t, please check your Junk/Spam folder.

Recruiter Outreach: 

• If you successfully meet our technical requirements, expect an email from one of our recruiters to schedule a phone call. This is when you'll progress further into the interview process! 

Portfolio Presentation:  

• This will be an opportunity to walk members of the design team through evidence of your skills, thinking, and examples of your best work.  

Click here to see what a day in the life of an intern looks like! Stay tuned and prepare for an exciting journey with us!

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