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ACLU · 1 day ago

Spring 2026 Undergraduate Intern, Product Design- Technology and Analytics Department

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$20/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

The ACLU is seeking an Undergraduate Product Design intern for their Technology and Analytics Department at the National office in New York City. The intern will contribute to web and mobile experiences, focusing on the execution and documentation of the Design System for ACLU.org, while collaborating with a team of Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers.

AdviceLegalNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Create: Design and modify web features (components), from base-level elements to working prototypes, to align with the ACLU Design System and branding guidelines, across all platforms and devices

Document: Write detailed technical specifications and documentation for Design System components, including accessibility guidelines

Strategize: Collaborate with other ACLU Product Designers to determine strategies for componentization across ACLU.org in order to meet all use case needs and brand guidelines requirements

Test: Participate in Quality Assurance testing for components before they are launched on ACLU.org, including testing for accessibility compliance

Train: Support the ACLU Design Team on trainings for non-Designers focused on the importance and usage of a Design System

Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes

Qualification

UI designFigmaAccessibility best practicesDesign SystemsUser-centered designCommitment to diversityProblem-solving mindsetCollaboration

Required

Currently matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship

A systems-first, problem-solving mindset with an ability to transform complex problems into scalable UX features and solutions

Strong skills in the areas of UI design, digital interactions, and accessibility best practices

Strong skills in Figma, particularly in the areas of componentization, variables, prototyping, and Dev Mode documentation

Familiarity with and interest in contributing to Design Systems

Familiarity with designing user-centered experiences for the web, across device types, from early concepts to final delivery

Ability to create low and high-fidelity designs and user flows in Figma

Commitment to advancing the mission of the ACLU

Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives

Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict