UI/UX Summer Intern

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UI/UX Summer Intern About Altus Power Altus Power is a leading U.S. clean power company, driving the commercial-scale solar economy through a fully integrated platform that invests in, constructs, develops, finances, owns and operates renewable energy infrastructure. With over 1GW of operating assets across 26 states, we're delivering innovative, high-impact energy solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, financial institutions, households, municipalities and more. A portfolio company of TPG Rise Climate and backed by financial partners like Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, we're built for scale, accelerating the shift to reliable, local clean power for communities and businesses nationwide. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn. - just a short train ride from New York City - we offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where passionate, mission-driven professionals come together to power a cleaner future. We lead with vision. We act with purpose. And we're looking for smart, driven people ready to help power what comes next. About the Position Altus Power is seeking a highly motivated UI/UX summer intern to join our Digital Technology team. You'll help design and shape digital products that power solar energy experiences across internal tools, consumer apps, and enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to real product initiatives that shape how people experience clean energy. Go beyond aesthetics. Understand user workflows, uncover pain points, and design solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless. Work side-by-side with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to bring ideas from concept to production. Sketch, wireframe, and build interactive prototypes to validate ideas quickly. Participate in usability testing, gather feedback, and iterate to improve clarity, usability, and delight. Help define patterns and components that scale across multiple products and platforms. Advocate for user needs while considering technical feasibility and business goals. Present your work, explain your decisions, and incorporate feedback with confidence and humility.

Preferred Skills:

Curious and eager to understand problems before jumping to solutions Comfortable moving between big-picture strategy and pixel-level detail Strong sense of craft—you notice clunky interactions, think through edge cases, and aim for polished work Clear communicator who can explain ideas, take feedback, and balance user needs with business and technical constraints Currently pursuing a degree in Design, HCI, or a related field or equivalent experience

Requirements:

Portfolio showing end-to-end design process-we want to see how you think Working knowledge of design tools (Figma preferred) Strong communicator and a team player Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Junior year Ability to commute to our Stamford, CT office (Monday - Friday) Here are a few of the benefits we offer: Opportunity to learn from industry leaders in growing industry Company paid lunch in the office Company paid membership to building gym Company team building events!