UX Research Internship

Are you a student or recent grad who's passionate about understanding people? Join us as a UX Research Intern and help us build a product that fans love. This is a hands-on, collaborative internship where you’ll work closely with senior researchers and get exposure to the entire research process, from planning to presenting. You’ll make a tangible impact on our product and gain invaluable experience that you can take anywhere.

What You'll Do

You won't be on the sidelines. You’ll be a core part of the research team, contributing to real-world studies that enhance the user experience. You'll:

• Get Hands-On Experience: Partner directly with the UX Research team, observing senior researchers and participating in end-to-end research studies.
• Help Shape the Work: Collaborate with mentors to identify research opportunities and assist in creating key study materials like research plans and discussion guides.
• Conduct Research: Gain practical experience with core methods like usability testing and in-depth user interviews.
• Analyze & Uncover: Help organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative data to find key themes and insights.
• Share Your Findings: Assist in preparing and presenting compelling research findings to product, design, and other partners, helping them make data-driven decisions.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with a curious mind and a drive to learn. You’re a great fit if you have:

• Foundational Knowledge: Basic familiarity with UX research processes and qualitative methods, such as usability testing.
• A Growth Mindset: A proactive attitude and a strong willingness to learn, challenge yourself, and accept feedback from your mentors.
• Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate your findings.
• An Analytical Approach: A passion for solving interesting problems and a strong ability to think critically.

• Bonus Points

  Coursework or a degree in a relevant field like Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, or Cognitive Science; a portfolio of your research projects; or a passion for sports and daily fantasy.

Education Level: Ideal candidates are rising juniors and seniors or graduate students who have had prior internships related to UX Research.

Our Internship Program at a Glance

PrizePicks interns will work onsite at our West Midtown Atlanta location. 

Spring Program: January 20th  - April 17th

Included perks:

• Housing stipend for those interns relocating to Atlanta
• Frequent catered lunches
• Networking and collaboration with fellow interns and industry professionals
• Social events with the Atlanta PrizePicks team

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.