Entry Level UX Design Apprenticeship

A 7-month remote UX apprenticeship program sponsored by UX Woman, aimed at women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks, to help them break into tech and land 6-figure UX roles. The program includes mentorship, hands-on project work, and skill development in UX research, design, and AI integration.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UX design and research processes for startup ideas.
• Build digital products and services from 0-1.
• Lead product and feature scoping, project management, and market positioning.
• Incorporate AI tools into UX design and advocate for ethical AI practices.
• Develop business models and demonstrate scalability.
• Manage discovery research including user recruitment, interviews, and insights synthesis.
• Deliver UX and business pitches with data and storytelling.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and other visual deliverables.
• Lead user testing and iterate on prototypes.
• Design a comprehensive design system including components, style guides, and branding.
• Analyze competitors and articulate differentiators.
• Consult with startups on UX research, design, and product scope.

Requirements

• Interested in UX research, design, product design, or service design.
• Willing to commit 5-10 hours weekly.
• Attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures or complete online modules.
• Open to feedback and willing to revise work.

Benefits

• Mentorship throughout the program.
• Free participation.
• Alumni earning between $85,000 - $130,000 in UX roles.
• Support for women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ+ individuals to break into tech.

Additional Information

• Application involves filling out a form, submitting LinkedIn and resume, and answering questions.
• No prior UX portfolio or experience required.
• Applicants are considered on a rolling basis; large volume of applications expected.