UI/UX Designer Intern

Role Summary

Role: UI/UX Designer Intern

Location: Remote

Type: Unpaid Internship

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 3 Months / 6 Months

About Gaddr

Gaddr is a Stockholm-based tech startup that began its journey at STING, one of the Nordic region's leading startup accelerators. Our multicultural, cross-disciplinary team is building digital products that help users and teams manage their online presence and work more effectively across both web and mobile platforms.

We strongly value thoughtful design and believe that great user experience is at the core of building successful products. Gaddr has been recognised by leading global media outlets including Mashable, Tech News, and Yahoo News.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and creative UI/UX Design Intern to join our team. You will work closely with our product and development teams, contributing directly to live features — from new UI designs and wireframes to user research and design documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain real, hands-on experience in web and mobile UI/UX design within a dynamic, early-stage startup environment. You will have a high level of ownership and the chance to see your work shipped on a live product.

What You'll Do

• Design and improve UI/UX for the web platform and mobile application
• Work on new features, UI improvements, and error/empty states
• Develop wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
• Create high-fidelity mockups to communicate design ideas effectively
• Conduct basic user research and usability testing to inform design decisions

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• Maintain design consistency and reusable components across the product
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure designs are feasible and implemented correctly
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from users and internal teams

What We're Looking For

• We're looking for someone who is curious, creative, and eager to learn.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field
• A portfolio showcasing UI or UX projects (academic or personal projects are welcome)
• Actively use Figma; familiarity with Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar tools is a plus
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
• Strong attention to visual detail and design consistency
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a fully remote setup
• Have good adaptability, a can-do attitude, and a positive mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience designing web applications or SaaS products
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries

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• Understanding of responsive design principles

Why Join Us

• Hands-on experience working on a real startup product with live features
• Opportunity to build strong, showcasable portfolio projects
• Exposure to startup workflows and end-to-end product development
• Real impact, your contributions will directly influence the product
• Internship Certificate recognising your contributions
• Flexible working hours suitable for students or fresh graduates, with availability aligned to Central European Time (CET)

Important Notes

Unpaid Internship

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. The experience, skills, and mentorship you’ll gain are invaluable, but financial compensation will not be provided.

Early-Stage Startup

We are in the early stages of restarting development. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor and contribute to a project with significant growth potential. Expect a fast-moving, evolving environment where your input genuinely matters.

Beta Phase

Our platform is currently in beta, which means you’ll be working in a dynamic environment where things are constantly evolving. Flexibility, adaptability, and a growth mindset will serve you well.