Product Design (UI/UX) Intern

About the position

You won't be going on endless coffee runs with an internship at Boats Group! Our interns work hard, move fast, and learn constantly as they engage in impactful projects, gaining a comprehensive perspective across our diverse teams. If you're looking for an internship that will help you grow professionally and personally, this could be the opportunity for you! Boat Trader and YachtWorld are the leading online marketplaces for buying and selling boats, connecting millions of users with their next vessel. We are seeking a Front-End Design & UI/UX Intern to help improve the native mobile app experiences for both platforms. This role is ideal for a college student passionate about mobile UI/UX design, user acquisition strategies, and front-end implementation. You will focus on enhancing user acquisition, optimizing push notification strategies, and improving the overall mobile user experience.

Responsibilities

• Improve User Acquisition: Leverage Branch.io to optimize deep linking, referral strategies, and onboarding flows to drive app downloads and engagement.
• Enhance Push Notification Logic: Work on improving push notification personalization, timing, and relevance to increase user retention.
• Optimize Native Mobile UX: Improve the Boat Trader and YachtWorld app interfaces to provide a more intuitive, visually appealing, and seamless user experience.
• Conduct User Testing & QA: Perform usability testing, analyze user feedback, and iterate designs to improve overall satisfaction.
• Ensure Performance & Responsiveness: Collaborate with developers to optimize UI components for iOS and Android, ensuring fast and seamless performance.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to align UX improvements with business goals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, UI/UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• Experience designing user interfaces for mobile applications.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS for front-end styling and design.
• Familiarity with Branch.io or other deep-linking/user acquisition tools (preferred but not required).
• Basic understanding of push notification logic and best practices for user engagement.
• Experience with Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch for UI/UX design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with React Native, Swift, or Kotlin (a plus but not required).
• Understanding of mobile analytics and user behavior tracking tools.
• Knowledge of A/B testing for app feature optimization.
• Awareness of accessibility and usability best practices for mobile apps.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: This paid internship has a pay rate of $20 an hour, with the eligibility to earn an end-of-program bonus.
• Commuter Benefits: Monthly parking or rail pass for a smoother journey to our Brickell Office.
• Paid Holidays: Two paid holidays during the internship.
• Three-Day Weekend: No work on Fridays, ensuring time to recharge and explore Miami.