Conair LLC · 11 hours ago
2026 UX/UI Designer Intern
Stamford, CT
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hrConair LLC is a leading international designer and manufacturer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances. They are seeking a UX/UI Designer Intern to immerse in product innovation and consumer experience, crafting engaging digital touchpoints and collaborating across teams.
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Responsibilities
Help craft engaging and intuitive digital touchpoints for Cuisinart’s connected appliances, apps, and brand experiences
Participate in user interviews, social media trend spotting, and usability testing to uncover consumer insights that inspire new ideas
Create wireframes, prototypes, and visuals using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch—and bring your ideas to life through storytelling and motion
Work closely with product managers, engineers, culinary experts, and marketers to bring fresh digital concepts to market
Track emerging trends in design, social media, technology, and food culture—and share ideas that could shape next generation of Cuisinart experiences
Contribute to Cuisinart’s evolving digital design system and help refine a consistent, beautiful, and functional design language
Qualification
Required
A rising senior or graduate student studying UX/UI Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design (with a UI focus), or a related field
Interested in designing user interfaces for physical products and small kitchen appliances—such as displays, buttons, knobs, touch panels, lights, and sounds—not websites or mobile apps
Comfortable creating simple, intuitive interfaces for small screens and limited controls, where clarity and ease of use matter more than visual complexity
Curious about how people actually use products in real kitchens—with wet hands, limited time, and lots of distractions
Thoughtful about usability, ergonomics, feedback, and error prevention when designing physical interfaces
Proficient in Figma (or similar tools) for wireframes, flows, and interaction concepts, with a portfolio that shows clear thinking about how users interact with physical products
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and excited to see designs become real products that people use every day
Passionate about finding the latest design trends with an innate curiosity to want to learn more about user experiences
You should be a current college student, entering your senior year in the fall of 2026
The internship program will run from June 1, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Interns will work Monday through Friday on a 37.5-hour work week schedule, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day
We require candidates to maintain excellent academic standing
Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this role
Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is a must
As part of our hybrid work model, interns are expected to be present in the office 4 days a week with Friday being a work from anywhere day. Please note that Conair does not provide housing for summer interns
Compensation for all internship positions is set at $25 per hour, and the internship is based out of our Stamford, CT corporate office location
At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas or OPT
Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time
We currently operate on a hybrid schedule; candidate must be willing to come into the office 4 days a week with Friday being a work from anywhere day
Company
Conair LLC
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hair brushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Founded in 1959
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-12Acquired
2012-04-04IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Harding
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer
Julian Rizzuto
International Marketing
Recent News
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