UX Design Technical Intern

Title: 2026 UX Design Technical Intern (Jan and May 2027 hires) Location: Riverton, UT, United States Posted Date: 2026-09-01

User Experience Design Internship  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for an enthusiastic newcomer to UX, focusing on learning fundamental design principles, receiving mentorship, and building a portfolio through hands-on project experience.  You will work with product managers and engineers to decide how the users will interact with the product.    If you are an upbeat and dedicated individual who loves to ensure a successful customer experience with new technology solutions, keep reading!  A Day in the Life:  Get experience supporting systems and delivering services to users at Church headquarters and millions of users throughout the world.  

• Design and prototype front-end web experiences based on user-centered principles. 

• Translate user insights into high-quality, intuitive designs through iterative feedback. 

• Create mockups and wireframes using modern design tools and techniques. 

• Ensure all materials align with Church branding and visual standards. 

• Apply visual design fundamentals such as layout, typography, and iconography. 

• Collaborate in agile teams with designers, engineers, and product managers. 

• Support product launches through training materials, awareness efforts, and communications. 

• Participate in design critiques and team brainstorming to improve outcomes. 

• Conduct basic user research methods such as interviews and usability feedback. 

• Work with state-of-the-art technologies on enterprise-level solutions. 

• Receive mentorship from experienced UX and IT professionals. 

• Contribute to a creative, spiritual, and motivated team helping to hasten the Lord’s work. 

  About:  This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.    Benefits:  Full time interns can enroll in a high deductible medical plan  Work Schedule:  This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months.  Normal office hours are between 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.  The offices are located in either Riverton, UT or Lehi, UT.  Remote or hybrid options are available.  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Application and Interview process:  Fall Recruiting Cycle 

• Applications & Interviews: September through October 

• Interview Process: Each interview is conducted by a hiring manager aligned with your specific internship opportunity. 

• Candidate Selection: After interviews conclude, candidate evaluations are shared with all hiring managers recruiting for that internship type. Managers then make their selections. We typically hire between 5 and 30 interns per internship discipline, and strong candidates may receive interest from multiple teams. 

• Offers Extended: November through early December 

• Internship Start Dates: January and May 

 

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for an enthusiastic newcomer to UX, focusing on learning fundamental design principles, receiving mentorship, and building a portfolio through hands-on project experience.  You will work with product managers and engineers to decide how the users will interact with the product.   

If you are an upbeat and dedicated individual who loves to ensure a successful customer experience with new technology solutions, keep reading! 

You must have a portfolio and attach it to your application, or provide the URL on your resume. 

• You should be currently enrolled or within one year of your graduation date from an accredited college or university. 

• Must be a temple-worthy member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

• Portfolio of UX or design work. 

• Basic knowledge of user-centered design, UI/UX principles, and interaction design. 

• Experience creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. 

• Familiar with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design techniques (Ajax, XML, mobile, etc.). 

• Understanding of branding, layout, typography, iconography, and design consistency. 

• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to explain design ideas clearly. 

• Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently. 

• Creative thinker with solid problem-solving and conceptual design skills. 

• Project management experience is a plus. 

• Background in technology, marketing, or content strategy is helpful. 

• Relevant coursework preferred: 

• CS 471 – User Interface Evaluation and Design 

• CS 371 – Human-Computer Interaction 

• ART 337 – User Experience Design 

• Or equivalent 

  Apply/Screening Process:  Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.  Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. 

You must have a portfolio and attach it to your application, or provide the URL on your resume. 

• You should be currently enrolled or within one year of your graduation date from an accredited college or university. 

• Must be a temple-worthy member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

• Portfolio of UX or design work. 

• Basic knowledge of user-centered design, UI/UX principles, and interaction design. 

• Experience creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. 

• Familiar with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design techniques (Ajax, XML, mobile, etc.). 

• Understanding of branding, layout, typography, iconography, and design consistency. 

• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to explain design ideas clearly. 

• Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently. 

• Creative thinker with solid problem-solving and conceptual design skills. 

• Project management experience is a plus. 

• Background in technology, marketing, or content strategy is helpful. 

• Relevant coursework preferred: 

• CS 471 – User Interface Evaluation and Design 

• CS 371 – Human-Computer Interaction 

• ART 337 – User Experience Design 

• Or equivalent 

  Apply/Screening Process:  Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.  Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.