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Emerson Collective · 2 months ago

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Product Designer

Oakland, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Emerson Collective is a company of investors and changemakers working to make a lasting mark on the world. They are seeking a Product Design intern for XQ Institute to help design innovative educational tools and experiences that transform high schools nationwide, participating in the end-to-end design process and collaborating with a dynamic team.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for digital products

Participate in user research sessions and translate insights into design improvements

Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and other designers to iterate and refine designs

Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to enhance user experience

Support the maintenance and evolution of XQ’s design system for consistency across products

Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions for new product features

Qualification

UI/UX designFigmaPrototypingHuman-computer interactionCuriosityResourcefulnessCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaborative mindset

Required

Rising undergraduate junior, senior, or recent 2026 college graduate majoring in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field

Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD

Strong attention to detail and ability to create visually compelling designs

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Passionate about educational technology, design for impact, and creating accessible, equitable experiences

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Curious, resourceful, and eager to learn new tools, methodologies, and design approaches

Benefits

Lunch allowance

Commuter allowance

Travel and housing allowances as needed

Company

Emerson Collective

Emerson Collective strengthens schools, secures rights for immigrants, and restores relationship between humanity and nature.

Founded in 2004

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://emersoncollective.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Amy Low

Managing Director, Fellowships and Nonprofit Media

Anne Marie Burgoyne

Managing Director, Philanthropy

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