Summer UX
Internships
Turn this summer into an exploration of user behaviour, with a summer UX internship to steer your journey into interface improvement and experience design. Work on UX design research and prototyping projects, and get inspired by an international team.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Why Summer Internships in UX Design Matter
UX Design Career Gets a Glow-up in Just One Summer
A summer UX internship gives you an opportunity to learn from real users, with every design review and product challenge sharpening your creative thinking. Whether collaborating remotely or working from a global studio in London, you’ll return with stronger design judgement and a portfolio that reflects real growth.
Build Your Credibility
Work on UX design projects that give your portfolio real substance and show employers you can deliver from day one.
Career Clarity
Use your summer to explore different areas of UX design, and discover what you’re good at and what you actually enjoy.
Global Networking
Spend a summer building lasting connections with designers and peers, creating a network that opens doors.
Career Momentum
Students in our program receive offers from both ambitious startups and major companies worldwide.
Program Overview
Our flagship summer internship program blends the best of work and travel within a short timeline. Gain access to diverse global internship opportunities, including career coaching, interview and CV preparation, and job readiness training. Our London summer program also provides support with visas and housing. And oh, a full refund guarantee on your internship if we fail to secure you an offer in 10 weeks or less.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Our Summer Programs
Our internships run from May to July, offering two formats designed around your goals: immersive in-person internships in London or flexible remote internships from anywhere. Both formats give you real projects, mentorship, and career outcomes to help you grow and succeed.
Experience London beyond the classroom.
Our Summer Internship Program connects you with growing companies, helping you gain real industry experience, build global connections, and grow professionally, all within 6–12 weeks!
Learn, work, and explore London while setting the foundation for your future career.
Inclusions
Internship Matching & Career Coaching
- Job Readiness & Interview Prep
- CV Editing
- Dedicated Career Coach
- Guaranteed Internship or Money-Back
Visa Support
- Visa Sponsorship & Fees Covered
- Visa Application Assistance
Housing & On-Ground Support
- Housing in London
- Airport Pickup & Drop-Off
- Medical & Travel Insurance
Networking & Experiences
- Networking Events
- Social Activities
- Responsive Support Team
- Money-Back Guarantee
Eligibility & Visa
To start your adventurous career journey in London this summer, you will need a Tier-5 visa, which is designed for London internships. Don’t worry, Tier-5 visa sponsorship is included in our program, and we will provide full support with your visa application. Here are the eligibility criteria for obtaining the visa.
Our London program is open to international applicants only
(non-UK nationals).
You need to either be a full-time degree student or have graduated within the last 2 years before the commencement of your internship.
As a UK immigration requirement, you need to show Proof of Funds with a statement reflecting a minimum of £1270. This minimum balance should have been maintained in your account for at least 30 days at the time of application. This can come from your family or a guarantor.
Housing
Our standard housing options include a private ensuite bedroom. You’ll share the common kitchen and living spaces with other students, providing networking opportunities.
Upgrade to a studio room for a private bathroom and kitchen by paying an additional fee based on the room rate. All our housing include high-speed WIFI, utilities, bed linens, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Start Dates
July 2026 Start Dates
Fees & Duration
Full-time | Unpaid Opportunities
| Duration | Without Housing | With Housing |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Weeks | £3,428 | £7,240 |
| 8 Weeks | £3,809 | £8,150 |
| 12 Weeks | £3,809 | £10,056 |
Program Payment Breakdown
1st Payment
Application Fee
To get started, pay a £50 application fee and book a 30-minute interview with our team. If your application isn’t successful, the £50 application fee will be fully refunded.
2nd Payment
Program Deposit
If you're successful and decide to go ahead, a £600 program fee is required to confirm your place and start the process. If we’re unable to secure an offer for you within our promised timeline, your full program deposit (£50 + £600) will be refunded.
3rd Payment
Final Program Fee
Congratulations! You’ve received an internship offer from a London-based host company! If you’re happy with your placement, simply confirm your spot by paying the remaining program fee.
Payment Plans
You can pay your program fee in instalments using PayPal - Pay in 3, Klara and Afterpay, depending on the availability of these services in your region.
We accept multiple payment methods, including direct deposit, debit/credit card, WeChat, Google Pay and Alipay.
Overview
Before curating each program, we always ask ourselves what creates value and retains long-term benefits.
Our Remote Internship Program is a concoction of bringing all the benefits of an internship abroad, and channelling that global spin on early career within a virtual environment. It is easier than ever to navigate your way into the world of careers, now from anywhere!
Inclusions
Career Support & Coaching
- 1-to-1 Career Coaching
- Interview Preparation
- Job Readiness Training
- Personalized Advice on Your Applications
Professional Materials & Guidance
- Dedicated Program and Career Advisor
- Professionally Tailored CV
- Cross Cultural Training
- Host Company Reference
Global Internship Experience
- Guaranteed 6 weeks to 6 month Remote Internship in 8 weeks
- £500 Credit to our International Internship Programs in London, Singapore or New York
- Hands-On Project Work
- Exposure to Global Companies and Industries
Eligibility
(A Visa is not required for this program)
Built for university students and recent grads ready to level
up their career with real-world experience.
Students with relevant work or volunteer experience in their preferred industry
Confident communicators with good time management and team collaboration skills
Housing
Housing? You’ve got it covered...at home! Work remotely from your own space, coffee in hand, playlist on, and maybe a pet coworker joining your Zoom calls.
Start Dates
Our remote internship program runs year-round, so you can start whenever it works for you.
During the busy May to July summer term, we have start dates available every two weeks and accept rolling applications.
Fees & Duration
Program Fee: £1,550
6 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks | 6 months
Part time & Full-time Options
Paid & Unpaid Opportunities
Program Payment Breakdown
1st Payment
Application Fee
To get started, pay a £50 application fee and book a 30-minute interview with our team. If your application isn’t successful, the £50 application fee will be fully refunded.
2nd Payment
Program Deposit
If you're successful and decide to go ahead, a £750 program fee is required to confirm your place and start the process. If we’re unable to secure an offer within our promised timeline, your full program deposit (£50 + £750) will be refunded.
3rd Payment
Final Program Fee
Congratulations! You’ve received an internship offer from a host company! If you’re happy with your placement, simply confirm your spot by paying the remaining program fee.
Payment Plans
You can pay your program fee in instalments using PayPal - Pay in 3, Klara and Afterpay, depending on the availability of these services in your region.
We accept multiple payment methods, including direct deposit, debit/credit card, WeChat, Google Pay and Alipay.
Overview
You want experience, but everyone wants you to have it first. Our Remote Starter Program breaks that cycle.
Designed for students taking their first step into the professional world, it gives you real skills, real projects, and work experience that actually matters - experience that gets you hired!
Inclusions
Career Support & Coaching
- 1-to-1 Career Coaching
- Interview Preparation
- Job Readiness Training
- Personalized Advice on Your Applications
Professional Materials & Guidance
- Dedicated Program and Career Advisor
- Professionally Tailored CV
- Cross Cultural Training
- Host Company Reference
Global Internship Experience
- Guaranteed 6–12 Week Remote Work Experience in 6 weeks
- £500 Credit to our International Internship Programs in London, Singapore or New York
- Hands-On Project Work
- Exposure to Global Companies and Industries
Eligibility
(A Visa is not required for this program)
Designed to provide you with the work experience that actually
gets you hired.
Current Students
Students enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program can build skills and get career-ready before their program ends.
Gap Year Students
Students on a break from their education can invest their time in building valuable skills and blending into real work environments.
What You Need
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- 20 or 40 hours of availability for a part-time or full-time program.
- Fast & stable internet connection.
- Commitment to a 6, 8, or 12-week program.
- Currently enrolled at a university or graduated within the past 2 years.
Not Required
- Previous work experience
- Completed university degree
- Certifications for technical skills
- Portfolio or previous projects experience
Housing
Housing is already sorted because it’s wherever you are! All you need is your laptop, your focus, and the drive to start building your skills and confidence.
Start Dates
Our Remote Starter Program runs year-round, with start dates every two weeks during the May–July summer term.
Gain real-world experience, build skills that get you hired, and grow your global network.
Fees & Duration
Program Fee: £750
6 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks
Part time & Full-time Options
Unpaid Opportunities
Program Payment Breakdown
1st Payment
Application Fee
To get started, pay a £50 application fee and book a 30-minute onboarding call with our team. If your application isn’t successful, the £50 application fee will be fully refunded.
2nd Payment
Program Deposit
If you're successful and decide to go ahead, a £700 program fee is required to confirm your place and start the process. If we’re unable to secure an offer within our promised timeline, your full program deposit (£50 + £700) will be refunded.
Payment Plans
You can pay your program fee in instalments using PayPal - Pay in 3, Klara and Afterpay, depending on the availability of these services in your region.
We accept multiple payment methods, including direct deposit, debit/credit card, WeChat, Google Pay and Alipay.
Featured Internships
UX Design Intern
at a product-led start-up
Support user experience design by creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to improve usability across digital products.
What You’ll Learn
- Create wireframes and prototypes using Figma, Adobe XD.
- Design sitemaps, user flows and interaction patterns.
- Apply usability principles to improve digital experiences.
UX Research Intern
at a content-driven start-up
Gather and analyse user data to help the team build products that solve real human problems effectively.
What You’ll Learn
- Conduct moderated user interviews to identify pain points.
- Synthesise qualitative data into actionable persona profiles.
- Perform usability testing on low-fidelity product prototypes.
Information Architecture Intern
in a fast-growing start-up
Organize complex digital content and navigation structures to ensure users can find information quickly and intuitively.
What You’ll Learn
- Create detailed site maps and user flow diagrams.
- Conduct card sorting exercises to improve navigation menus.
- Audit existing content hierarchies for logical user pathways.
Popular Summer UX Design
Career Pathways
Amplify your design talent and visualisation skills from a range of diverse UX design roles.
Help experienced UX designers create better user experience across websites with improved user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes. Test use cases and usability across functions, and report your findings to the team.
Help UX designers construct user flows through documented study findings. Help with conducting surveys, interviews and evaluations to gain insights on user behaviour. Consolidate this information for the design team.
Help UX designers with compelling micro-copy. Write short copies for push notifications, alerts, and buttons using logic and reasoning. Work cross-functionally with the marketing and design team.
Prepare original artworks and sketches for editorials and articles. Collaborate with designers to create brand illustrations, blog banners, and social media posts, among other visual assets.
Support product managers with product design and adding new features. Work closely through the full product lifecycle, ensuring proper user flows and convenience.
Collaborate with senior graphic designers to produce engaging visual multimedia as marketing materials. Create a visual bank for social media, website, newsletters, and other resources.
Application Process
1. Application
Start your application and pay a £50 application fee to book an interview with us. If your application doesn’t meet our criteria, your fee will be fully refunded.
2. Secure Your Spot
Once you pass the interview, you’ll receive an offer to join our program. Pay the first half of your deposit to lock in your place for our internship program.
3. Internship Matching
Get matched with an international internship opportunity while a career coach helps refine your CV and interview skills.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Everyone Applies. Few Succeed.
Capital Placement Gets You There
Without
Capital Placement
Difficult to find time to apply in between a busy academic calendar
100+ applications per week, only to receive countless rejections and ghosting.
Confused about the right strategy to find internships and apply for them.
Nothing special to help me stand out in an overly competitive job market.
Don’t want my summer to be all about my career, with no fun.
With
Capital Placement
A single-stop application with us, and we find summer internship opportunities for you.
4,000+ partners worldwide, making tailored opportunities available across all industries.
1:1 guidance on your skills, CV and interview from a dedicated placement manager.
Less than 5% of students secure an international internship, which triples their employability.
Explore the diverse city of London, or work remotely while travelling the world.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Trusted By Many Before You
Hear our interns share their real-life insights and experiences from their time with Capital Placement across various summer internship programs.
“ Their speed to solution is frankly astonishing. A highly motivated, engaged and results-oriented team. Thanks so much to Chamodi and Yash! ”
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Summer UX
Internships FAQs
Not sure what to expect? Here are answers to some of the most common questions students and graduates ask about our programs!
If you are interested in applying for the 2026 summer internships, you can submit your application directly on this page or on the summer program page. Once you submit your details, you can schedule a call with our program advisors, and we will proceed with your application from there.
Confirming a summer internship in UX design might take 8-10 weeks after you submit your application and make your first deposit.
As a UX design summer intern, your job over the next 6-12 weeks is to understand your company’s user flows and usability testing measures, and assist the team in improving them.
This would involve helping to create wireframes, mock landing pages, and prototypes based on UX research. You will frequently collaborate with the design team for design guidelines and style guides.
While tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma have begun integrating AI features that eliminate the need for repetitive tasks and accelerate ideation, they can’t replicate human creativity, strategy, or storytelling.
Capital Placement hosts design studios and companies that encourage designers to utilise AI to enhance workflows, generate concepts more efficiently, and focus on the creative aspects of design.
Turn Ambition into Experience
with a Summer UX Design Internship
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
