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INTERN: Design & Prototyping Intern (UX/UI, RapidPrototyping, User Research)

About the Company:
Empathetic Intelligence is an AI-powered platform bringing empathy to the center of human connection and care. We are starting with a focus on Black men — an underserved community in emotional health — to demonstrate impact where it matters most, before scaling more broadly. With paying customers and validated demand, we are preparing for pre-seed fundraising in 2025 and building the foundations for rapid growth.

About the Role:
As a Design & Prototyping Intern, you’ll help shape the user experience of Empathetic Intelligence’s
AI-powered platform. You’ll work closely with our product and engineering teams to design, prototype,
and test user experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and human-centered.

Responsibilities:
● Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to explore new ideas.
● Support user research and usability testing to gather insights.
● Assist in maintaining design systems and ensuring visual consistency.
● Collaborate with engineers to bridge design and implementation.

What You’ll Gain:
● Hands-on experience in UX/UI design at an early-stage startup.
● Exposure to rapid prototyping and human-centered design practices.
● Mentorship and feedback from experienced designers and product leaders.

Preferred Skills:
● Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
● Interest in UX, UI, and digital product design.
● Curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn.

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Compensation: Unpaid (opportunity to work with a fast-moving startup)
Hours: 10 – 20 hours weekly


📧 How to Apply: Send your resume, portfolio, and a short note about why you’d like to join Empathetic Intelligence to careers@empathytech.ai by September 30th, 2025.