Entry Level UX Research 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 inception to launch.
• Lead product and feature scoping, project management, and discovery research.
• Incorporate AI tools into UX design and advocate for ethical AI use.
• Develop business models and demonstrate scalability.
• Create and present UX and business pitches.
• Design user stories, personas, journey maps, prototypes, and design systems.
• Conduct user testing and iterate on designs.
• Analyze competitors and articulate differentiators.
• Consult with startups on UX research, design, and product development.

Requirements

• Interested in UX research, UX 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 7-month program.
• Opportunity to work on real startup projects.
• Preparation for a career in UX with potential to earn 6-figure salaries.
• Support for women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ individuals to break into tech.

Additional Information

• Open to new grads and career changers.
• Application involves filling out a form, submitting LinkedIn and resume, and a brief interview.
• Application is rolling; large volume of applicants, and no contact if not selected within 2 months.