UI/UX Designer Co-op

About ShineQuo:

ShineQuo is revolutionizing wellness in the educational sector by connecting students with personalized coaching and resources through an innovative web platform. We're on a mission to empower students and educational institutions with technology-driven solutions that enhance learning and well-being. Join us to build a future where every student can achieve their full potential.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer Intern who combines a passion for student-centered design with a product management mindset. You’ll work closely with the founder and development team to structure a mobile-first, accessible interface that supports a seamless student and coach experience.

This role is perfect for someone who’s excited about impact-driven design and wants to take ownership of designing scalable user experiences that improve student well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Prototyping
  -Create wireframes, mockups, and clickable prototypes using Figma and Miro.
  -Design responsive and accessible UIs, with mobile-first thinking and WCAG standards in mind.
  -Build intuitive user flows for dashboards, onboarding, peer support walls, and interactive coaching journeys.

• Product Thinking & Feature Planning
  -Map user journeys, define user personas, and conduct basic UX research.
  -Break ideas into user stories and collaborate with dev team using tools like Jira or Notion.
  -Support feature prioritization using frameworks (e.g. MoSCoW, Impact–Effort matrix).
  -Explore how AI integrations can improve personalization and engagement.

• Interaction Design & Metrics
  -Design micro-interactions and action flows (e.g., booking a session, giving feedback).
  -Help define success metrics, trackable actions, and interface behavior to improve user engagement.
  -Learn and suggest tools for click tracking, session heatmaps, and data-informed improvements.

• Collaboration & Accessibility
  -Partner with tech, content, and marketing teams to keep UX aligned with real user needs.
  -Ensure all designs meet web accessibility and mobile responsiveness standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Figma (must-have) and tools like Miro, Jira, or Excel.

• Understanding of Material UI, mobile-first design, and responsive frameworks.

• Familiar with WCAG accessibility guidelines and inclusive design best practices.

• Comfortable working with dev teams and breaking down complex design ideas.

• Ability to think strategically and balance user needs with business goals.

• Familiarity with design systems, prototyping tools, and mobile design best practices.

• Interest in or experience with product workflows: user stories, metrics, feature roadmapping.

• Strong communication and self-management skills.

• Bonus if you’ve taken courses or done side projects involving design systems, usability testing, or education/wellness domains.