UX/UI Design Intern (Mandatory Internship, Unpaid) - AI SaaS startup in Berlin, Deutschland

About Occibo
Occibo is an AI-powered SaaS platform for children’s book creation, built by IndieKidz GmbH in Berlin. We help authors, parents, and teachers turn manuscripts into print-ready books through guided editing, instant illustrations, and production-safe layouts.

We are looking for a creative and motivated UX/UI Design Intern for a mandatory internship / Pflichtpraktikum . You will help design a clean, intuitive, and high-conversion web app for authors, illustrators, and children’s book creators.

You will work closely with software engineers on user flows, wireframes, prototypes, UI components, usability testing, and product design improvements .

Tasks

What you will do

• Design UX/UI for an AI-powered web SaaS product used by children’s book creators
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and UI assets
• Improve user flows for editing, illustration, layout, and book production
• Collaborate with the engineering team to design clean and user-friendly interfaces
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather and apply feedback
• Contribute ideas to improve onboarding and overall user experience
• Participate in team meetings and share design thinking across the team
• Prepare and maintain design documentation and assets

Requirements

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant study program or related educational background mandatory internship preferred, voluntary is also accepted
• Portfolio showing wireframes, prototypes, or product design work
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent design tools
• Understanding of user-centred design principles
• Enthusiasm for UX/UI design and a keen eye for detail
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with the team
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent English
• Motivated to work in an early stage startup where ownership matters

Nice to have

• Experience with AI tools in your design workflow

Benefits

Benefits

• Hands-on experience designing a real AI-powered product from the ground up
• Direct collaboration with the founder and engineering team
• A portfolio of shipped UX/UI work you can show future employers
• Flexible remote working environment

Details

• Location: Remote
• Internship type: Mandatory internship / Pflichtpraktikum, unpaid
• Duration: 3 to 6 months
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week, part time or full time

How to apply

Send us your CV and portfolio. We are looking for fresh ideas, strong visual taste, and a practical approach to clean, user-friendly product design.