Consulting Internship UXProduct Design (Summer 2026)

Do you want to work on real world problems with smart collaborative peers and leaders who are invested in your success CapTech is looking for undergraduate Juniorsthat are passionate problem solvers who strive to produce user-informed design solutions to complex business challenges all while honing their craft and growing in their careers.

Elevate provides meaningful immersion into the full life cycle of a typical IT consulting project. This unique 10-week program takes place in person in our Richmond Virginia Headquarters and simulates a client engagement where one can achieve a full understanding of the consulting experience while solving relevant client problems. Interns work in self-led teams and are paired with full-time consultants for guidance and mentorship. Additionally interns enjoy weekly lunch-and-learns with our leadership team. CapTech interns are given the opportunity to build something that matters and create impactful value.

CapTech has been consistently ranked among the Best Consulting Internships in the country by .

Some responsibilities you could have as a UX / Product Design intern :

Contributing to and producing information architectures task flows wireframes and prototypes that follow interaction design and usability best practices

Creating or applying UI designs that enhance the overall user experience aligning with visual design and accessibility best practices

Leverage UX research methodologies and conduct usability testing to create informed iterative design

Creating clean informative and concise presentations to clients and internal teams that communicate the rationale behind your designs

Consulting with clients and team members on the benefits of research-backed user experience and interaction design

Keeping up with interaction design trends and applying them to your recommendations

Researching and understanding technology trends

Qualifications :

We are seeking UX / Product Designers for Summer 2026 who will work on integrated teams to design and implement a solution to a business problem over the course of the summer using development platforms and languages. All applicants must submit a portfolio. Characteristics of a qualified candidate include :

Current undergraduates (or 1 masters candidates) with expected graduation dates in December 2026- May 2027who will be seeking full-time work after graduation

Demonstrated an ability to be self-motivated contributors in a team environment

Project or internship experience utilizing tools such as Figma Adobe CC and Axure is strongly desired with working knowledge of Accessibility best practices a plus

Strong oral and written communication skills

All majors welcome to apply;Human-Centered Interaction (HCI) Digital Media Web Design Information Science and Graphic Designmajors preferred but not required

Availability to work 40-hours / week in Richmond Virginia from June 1 - August 7 2026 (housing stipend provided for those living more than 50 miles from Richmond)

Additional Information :

We provide challenging and impactful opportunities in our client work and internal teams while keeping individual interests in mind. We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lifelong career here which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. As a CapTecher you will experience exciting and rewarding roles that help you grow and make a difference while having fun along the way.

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality inclusion and fairness each foundational to our core values.  We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our diversity Inclusion and belonging efforts click  HERE.

At this time CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

CapTech is a Drug-Free work place.

Candidates must have the ability to work at CapTechs Richmond VA office.

CapTech has not contracted / does not contract with any outside vendors in its recruitment process. If you are interested in this position please apply to CapTech directly.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Intern

Key Skills

Quality Assurance,Production Budgets,Production Schedules,Social Platforms,Content Development,Personnel Management,Client Relationships,Project Management,Control Room,Creative concepts,Newsgathering,Show Content,Video production,Content Reviews

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1