UI/UX Design Intern - Summer 2025

About Us

ecoLong is an energy technology startup located in Albany, New York that is committed to building resilient communities by leveraging interconnected and smart devices.  By partnering with leading research institutions, smart technology partners, communities, and our customers, we strive to build best in class enterprise-grade technology solutions to actively monitor, optimally control, and intelligently manage energy assets and create grid-interactive and efficient communities at scale. 

Role Overview

We’re looking for a motivated UI/UX Design Intern who is passionate about creating intuitive, user-centered designs. You’ll work closely to help craft digital interfaces that make energy management smarter, more sustainable, and accessible for all. We are committed to building interconnected and resilient communities—and we believe great design plays a crucial role in delivering accessible, user-friendly solutions. Join us as we shape the next generation of energy experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and mockups for web and mobile applications.

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of design solutions.

• Iterate on designs based on feedback from users, stakeholders, and team members.

• Help maintain and evolve our design system and UI components.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and technologies in UX/UI design.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX projects (academic or personal projects welcome).

• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.

• Understanding of user-centered design principles and usability best practices.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

• Enthusiasm for sustainability, technology, and clean energy is a plus.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on real-world digital products in the energy space.

• Mentorship from experienced designers and product professionals.

• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle in an agile environment.

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on projects that promote a greener future.