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UI/UX Design Intern

Vatn Systems, Inc
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UI/UX Design Intern

Company: Vatn Systems
Location: Bristol, RI
Type: Summer: Full-time (Onsite)

About Vatn Systems:

Vatn Systems is an innovative startup at the forefront of designing and manufacturing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Our mission is to revolutionize underwater security, exploration, research, and operations through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled engineering. Our AUVs are defining the next generation of underwater autonomy.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and motivated UI/UX Design Intern to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for auditing our existing web applications and creating a cohesive design system that unifies our product family. You'll work closely with our engineering team to redesign interfaces, establish design standards, and ensure a consistent, intuitive user experience across all our applications. The ideal candidate is a proactive individual who is passionate about creating beautiful, user-centered designs that balance aesthetics with functionality.

If you have a portfolio you wish to submit, please email it to cjason@vatn.com along with your resume and recent transcript.

What You'll Do

  • Audit existing web applications to identify inconsistencies in design, user flows, and visual language.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive design system including color palettes, typography, components, and interaction patterns.
  • Create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes in Figma that establish a unified visual identity across our application suite.
  • Collaborate with full-stack engineers to translate designs into production-ready React components.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and identify areas for improvement.
  • Design responsive interfaces that work seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
  • Create and maintain design documentation, style guides, and component libraries.
  • Participate in design critiques and code reviews to ensure design implementation quality.
  • Optimize user workflows and information architecture to improve efficiency and usability.
  • Design data visualization interfaces that help engineers interpret complex AUV system data.

What You'll Need

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in Figma for interface design, prototyping, and design system development.
  • Solid understanding of front-end development with React and modern CSS (ability to implement designs in code is a plus).
  • Experience creating and maintaining design systems, component libraries, or style guides.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design work, particularly dashboard or data-heavy applications.
  • Understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design.
  • Excellent visual design skills including typography, color theory, and layout.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present and defend design decisions.
  • Proficiency with version control systems, specifically Git.
  • United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience designing for technical, engineering, or robotics applications.
  • Familiarity with data visualization best practices and libraries (e.g., D3.js, Recharts).
  • Knowledge of front-end build tools and component development (e.g., Storybook, Tailwind CSS).
  • Experience with user research methodologies, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
  • Understanding of motion design and micro-interactions.
  • Familiarity with design tokens and CSS-in-JS approaches.

Ready to build the future with us? Apply today!