UI/UX Design Intern

ThinkMarkets· Chicago, Illinois, United States· greenhouse· offentliggjort 29.05.2026
Skal:Mobile
Kan:HTMLCSS

ThinkMarkets is a global financial technology company providing multi-asset trading solutions to clients around the world. Through our flagship ThinkTrader platform, we empower traders with seamless 24/7 access to global financial markets across thousands of instruments. Our mission is to empower clients to trade the world in the palm of their hand, leveraging advanced technology, intuitive interfaces, and world-class execution infrastructure.

We are seeking high-potential UI/UX Design Interns to join our rapidly growing global workforce. This internship is ideal for recent graduates with a strong academic background in design, technology, or related disciplines, who are eager to gain hands-on experience working on a real-world, global trading platform used by clients worldwide.  

A successful candidate will combine a strong academic foundation with User-Centered Design principles to support improvements across our digital platforms, including mobile and web applications. Interns will work closely with experienced designers, product, and marketing teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities: 

Support the creation and review of design assets across multiple digital touchpoints and devices

Assist in analyzing user behavior, usability feedback, and engagement data

Contribute to wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and UI concepts for new and existing features

Participate in website and app optimization initiatives, including UX/UI improvements

Ensure consistency with brand guidelines and design standards

Collaborate with design, content, product, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive user experiences

Support user research, usability testing, and qualitative feedback analysis

Requirements: 

Recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UI/UX Design, Graphic or Digital Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Computer Science (with a design focus), or a closely related field.

Strong academic standing from a reputable university or design institution

Demonstrated interest in UI/UX, product design, or digital experience design

Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Balsamiq, Axure, or similar

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS is a plus but not mandatory

Ability to commit to a full-time, office-based internship, working on-site from our office.

Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving mindset

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and work collaboratively

Application Requirements

To apply, candidates must submit:

Updated CV

Portfolio (academic, personal, or internship projects accepted)

Cover Letter, including:

A short review of the ThinkTrader mobile app

Your UX/UI observations, suggestions, or improvement ideas

Any proposed design or user experience enhancements (conceptual feedback is sufficient)

Applicants are encouraged to download and explore the ThinkTrader app prior to submitting their application.

Why Join ThinkMarkets

Hands-on experience with a live global trading platform

Exposure to real-world product, UX, and business challenges

Mentorship from experienced designers and cross-functional teams

Opportunity to build a strong portfolio with enterprise-level work

Potential pathway to future graduate or full-time roles