UI/UX Design Intern

Job Title: UI/UX Design Intern

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 0–1 years of experience in UI/UX design through internships, academic projects, or personal work, with hands-on exposure to wireframing, prototyping, and user-centered design using tools like Figma or Adobe XD. Experience collaborating with product and engineering teams and applying feedback to improve usability is a plus.

About Alt Carbon:

Alt Carbon is a deeptech science and data company, building agri-infrastructure for climate action. We aim to make South Asia a hub for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) through technology pathways like Enhanced Rock Weathering and Biochar. We work with farmers and scientists across the Global South to turn underutilized land into carbon sinks. Our flagship initiative, the Darjeeling Revival Project (DRP), is a first-of-its-kind effort to unite climate action with cultural and ecological restoration - by reviving degraded soils, restoring livelihoods, and rebuilding ecosystems. This year, we also launched the Bengal Renaissance Project (BRP), a large-scale biochar program that is building a network of biomass banks, pyrolysis, and gasification plants across Eastern India, with a mission to weave hope back into the lands of India. Rooted in science, powered by community, and driven by the belief that revivals require ambition and audacious bets, our mission is to remove 5 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2030.

Role Overview:

As a UI/UX Design Intern at Alt Carbon, you will support the design team in creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world product design, user research, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will work closely with senior designers, product managers, and engineers while developing your skills in a fast-paced climate-tech environment.

What You’ll Do:

User Research & Insights

• Assist in conducting user research, surveys, and interviews.
• Help analyze user feedback and behavior to improve usability.
• Support documentation of research findings.

Design & Prototyping

• Create wireframes, mockups, and basic prototypes under guidance.
• Assist in designing UI components such as buttons, menus, and layouts.
• Help maintain visual consistency across platforms.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with designers, product, and engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
• Incorporate feedback into design iterations.

Usability Testing & Support

• Assist in usability testing and gathering user feedback.
• Help identify usability issues and suggest improvements.
• Support implementation by coordinating with developers.

What We’re Looking

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in UI/UX design and digital product development.
• Basic knowledge of design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Good visual design sense and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and adapt quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or personal project experience in UI/UX design.
• Familiarity with usability testing methods.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus.
• Interest in sustainability, climate tech, or social impact work.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on meaningful products addressing climate change.
• Hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to real-world product development processes.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture.
• Strong foundation for a career in product design.

If you are passionate about design, eager to learn, and motivated to create impactful digital experiences, we encourage you to apply.