Design Intern

Summary

Company: Watermelon
Core: Generative AI / AI agents / B2B SaaS
Role: Design Intern
Responsibilities: Mapping design debt, designing improvements, and updating the design system in Figma
Location: Utrecht
Hours: 32–40 per week
Compensation: HBO: €500 per month / WO: €650 per month
Start date: September 1st 2025
Work culture: Hard work with plenty of room for fun!

About the role

As a Design Intern at Watermelon, you’ll actively contribute to improving our software. You’ll analyze where our design system falls short, create practical design solutions, and update our Figma files to ensure a consistent, high-quality user experience. This is a hands-on internship and can also be used as a graduation project, as long as it’s focused on practical contribution rather than research.

About Watermelon

Watermelon helps companies automate their customer service with AI Agents. In just minutes, you can scan a website, upload documents, and integrate tools to reduce workload and increase customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do

• Analyze design debt: Identify and document areas for improvement.

• Design improvements: Develop visual and UX solutions.

• Update the design system: Keep our Figma library consistent and up to date.

• Collaborate: Work closely with the design and product team to implement your work.

About you

• Currently pursuing an HBO or WO degree in Graphic Design

• Communication and Media Design, UI/UX Design, or a related field.

• Experience with Figma.

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for visual consistency.

• Strong communication skills in English or Dutch.

• Proactive and eager to make a real contribution to the team.

What we offer

• An internship allowance: HBO: €500 per month / WO: €650 per month

• An inspiring workplace in the heart of Utrecht.

• The opportunity to make a direct impact in a fast-growing B2B SaaS scale-up.

• A team that works hard but always makes time for fun.