Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.

Position Overview

Vera is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Design Intern to join our Product team. As an intern, you will play a key role in assisting with production-level design tasks, iterating design assets, and maintaining design systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers and engineers to ensure a high level of visual quality and consistency in our products. You will contribute to everything from iconography to layout and UI refinements to documentation and versioning of the design system.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Take complete ownership of the team’s Figma workspace — maintaining file hygiene, managing components, and ensuring version control across projects
• Assist in translating initial ideas and napkin sketches into polished designs on Figma, including tasks such as layout refinements and visual detailing
• Support in creating visual variations for easier understanding and validations
• Conduct user research efforts to authenticate design decisions and best practices
• Help maintain and evolve our design system with accurate documentation and consistent components
• Manage and prioritize design debt in collaboration with the other teams
• Work closely with developers to ensure design implementation fidelity
• Update design documentation, workflows, and best practices as needed
• Participate in team syncs and design reviews, taking notes and tracking follow-ups completions by assisting team members with any necessary support or resources

Qualifications and Experience

• Currently pursuing or completing a degree in Design, Visual Communication, HCI, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of visual hierarchy and design principles
• Proficiency in Figma and basic graphic editing tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and handle feedback constructively
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment