UX/UI Design Intern (Mandatory Internship, Unpaid) - AI SaaS startup

About Occibo
Occibo is an AI-powered SaaS platform for children’s book creation, built by IndieKidz GmbH in Berlin. We help authors, parents, and teachers turn manuscripts into print-ready books through guided editing, instant illustrations, and production-safe layouts.

We are looking for a creative and motivated UX/UI Design Intern for a mandatory internship / Pflichtpraktikum . You will help design a clean, intuitive, and high-conversion web app for authors, illustrators, and children’s book creators.

You will work closely with software engineers on user flows, wireframes, prototypes, UI components, usability testing, and product design improvements .
Tasks
What you will do

- Design UX/UI for an AI-powered web SaaS product used by children’s book creators

- Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and UI assets

- Improve user flows for editing, illustration, layout, and book production

- Collaborate with the engineering team to design clean and user-friendly interfaces

- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather and apply feedback

- Contribute ideas to improve onboarding and overall user experience

- Participate in team meetings and share design thinking across the team

- Prepare and maintain design documentation and assets

Requirements
Requirements

- Currently enrolled in a relevant study program or related educational background mandatory internship preferred, voluntary is also accepted

- Portfolio showing wireframes, prototypes, or product design work

- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent design tools

- Understanding of user-centred design principles

- Enthusiasm for UX/UI design and a keen eye for detail

- Strong communication skills to collaborate with the team

- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

- Fluent English

- Motivated to work in an early stage startup where ownership matters

Nice to have
- Experience with AI tools in your design workflow

Benefits
Benefits

- Hands-on experience designing a real AI-powered product from the ground up

- Direct collaboration with the founder and engineering team

- A portfolio of shipped UX/UI work you can show future employers

- Flexible remote working environment

Details

- Location: Remote

- Internship type: Mandatory internship / Pflichtpraktikum, unpaid

- Duration: 3 to 6 months

- Start date: As soon as possible

- Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week, part time or full time

How to apply

Send us your CV and portfolio. We are looking for fresh ideas, strong visual taste, and a practical approach to clean, user-friendly product design.

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