Product Designer / UX Researcher Intern

About Cent Capital

Cent Capital (https://cent.capital/) is a mission-driven AI startup building the financial co-pilot for the next generation. We are tackling the global crisis of financial anxiety with a product that is radically affordable, globally scalable, and powered by a proprietary AI engine. We're funded, have massive organic traction (130k+ community), and are backed by a team with a track record of building products for hundreds of millions of users.

The Internship: Your Chance to Build from Scratch

Forget coffee runs and busy work. We're looking for our founding design intern to join the team immediately and help shape the core of our product. You won't just be testing features; you'll be the architect of our user's experience. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor, work directly with the CEO of a fast-growing AI startup, and ship work that will impact hundreds of thousands of users from day one.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Design, Prototype, & Ship: Take ideas from a scribble to a fully interactive prototype. You’ll create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma that are ready for development.

• Become the Voice of the User: Lead user interviews and usability tests to uncover deep insights into what our users need, want, and love.

• Solve Complex Problems: Analyze user feedback and behavioral data to find elegant, simple solutions for complex UX challenges.

• Drive Product Strategy: Your research and designs won't go into a folder; they will be debated, respected, and used to make critical decisions about our product roadmap.

• Collaborate with the Best: Work 1-on-1 with our CEO, CTO, and Head of Brand in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Who We're Looking For (Hint: It's About Passion, Not Pedigree):

• You have a deep passion for user-centric design. You could be a student, a recent boot camp grad, or completely self-taught. We care about what you can do, not your specific major or background.

• You have a portfolio. Seriously, this is all that matters. It doesn't need to be perfect. We're excited to see scrappy projects, class assignments, or even a single case study that shows how you think.

• You're curious, empathetic, and love talking to users to understand their world.

• No prior internship experience is required. We're looking for raw talent and a hunger to learn.

What You'll Get (More Than Just a Paycheck):

• Top-Tier Compensation: We pay a highly competitive hourly rate and provide a stipend for your WFH setup or commute.

• Unfiltered Access & Mentorship: Get direct, 1-on-1 mentorship from our CEO. You’ll have a front-row seat to building a startup, from product strategy to fundraising.

• Foundational Team Member Status: You are not a temp. You are our first design hire. You will have true ownership and your work will define our product's future.

• A Direct Path to a Full-Time Offer: We’re hiring for the long term. Standout interns will be at the top of the list for a full-time, post-graduation role.

• Build an Unbeatable Portfolio: You'll leave with real, shipped projects that will make your portfolio stand out to any future employer.

How to Apply (The 2-Minute Application):

Sound exciting? Send a quick email to [email protected] with the subject "Design Intern".

Include a link to your portfolio and your LinkedIn profile.

That's it. Don't worry about a formal cover letter or resume. We're moving fast and reviewing applications as they come in. We can't wait to see your work!