Company: 110 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC Title: UX Design Internship – Summer 2027 Location: Charlotte, NC Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Current Duke Energy Employees Current employees should utilize the internal career page to apply for available job postings
Job Description: Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.The Duke Energy UX Design Summer Internship program is designed for currently enrolled college students looking to bring their creativity, problem-solving skills, innovative mindset, and passion for user-centered design to the energy industry.As part of Duke Energy's Information Technology organization, UX Design Interns will participate in meaningful business and technology initiatives while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Interns will collaborate with UX designers, product teams, developers, and business stakeholders to help design intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences for employees and customers.Throughout the summer, interns will gain exposure to Duke Energy's business operations, build professional networks with fellow interns and experienced leaders, and develop practical skills that can be applied in future academic and professional pursuits.What You Can ExpectSelected interns may have opportunities to:Conduct user research and gather customer insightsCreate personas, journey maps, and experience mapsDevelop spec-driven prototypes by writing specifications and requirements gatheringParticipate in usability testing and user feedback sessionsSupport design thinking workshops and innovation initiativesContribute to product design and digital experience improvementsLearn about accessibility, inclusive design, and UX best practicesPartner with cross-functional teams to solve complex business and technology challengesNetwork with peers, mentors, and senior leaders across the organizationBasic Qualifications:Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in User Experience (UX) Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Product Design, Psychology, Economics, Information Science, Computer Science, or related fieldValid driver's licenseMust not graduate prior to May 2027 Desired Qualifications:GPA of 3.0 or higherExposure to or familiarity with:User experience designUser research and usability testingDesign thinking and human-centered designWireframing and prototypingInformation architectureInteraction design principlesAccessibility and inclusive designExperience using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, or similar platformsLeadership potential demonstrated through extracurricular activities, clubs, volunteer work, or project teamsProfessional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentSelf-driven, motivated, and proactiveStrong curiosity and willingness to learnPrevious internship experienceTravel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibility
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is a large energy holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides electric utility services to 8.4 million customers and natural gas services to 1.7 million customers across several states. The company manages 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity through a mix of renewable, nuclear, and natural gas generation. It is currently working on grid upgrades and a transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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