Product Design Intern

Root was founded on the belief that car insurance is broken, and we set out to change it. We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize this archaic, complicated industry. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative insurtech companies in the world.

The Opportunity

We believe that a disruptive insurance company must have a principled quantitative framework at its foundation. At Root, we are committed to the rigorous development and effective deployment of modern statistical machine learning methods to problems in the insurance industry.

Root’s 11-week Product Designer Internship offers the chance to work on meaningful user experience challenges involving internal web applications. Interns will team up with our experienced Product Designers and other teams to dive into UX research, spot pain points, and come up with user-friendly ideas using design techniques. We’re eager to find passionate aspiring designers who’ve got solid design and research skills, can handle prototyping tools with ease, and are excited about making user experiences better.

Root is a “work where it works best” company. This means we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US.

Salary Range:  $23–$35/hr

Internship dates: June 2026 – August 2026

Please Note: We are unable to do OPT and CPT work authorizations

How You Will Make an Impact

• Conduct UX research on existing internal web applications, including user interviews and usability testing, to identify pain points and opportunities for enhancement
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to facilitate design workshops, gather requirements, and align on project goals
• Explore and develop design concepts, including mockups, to propose user-centered solutions and refine them based on feedback
• Present research insights, design proposals, and rationale to stakeholders and cross-functional partners to support decision-making

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, ideally with an anticipated graduation date between late 2026 and late 2027, preferred
• Demonstrable knowledge of UX research methods, design principles, and user-centered design processes
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, with experience creating wireframes and interactive prototypes
• Strong communicator and storyteller with effective presentation and collaboration skills
• End-to-end ownership mentality with a high level of attention to detail
  
  

The interview process includes an initial 30 minute phone interview with a recruiter, followed by a 1 hour virtual interview with the design hiring manager for candidates who advance.

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