Remote UX internships can be great for learning digital collaboration, exposure to global teams, and building a portfolio early on. They often rely on initiative and clear communication since mentorship happens mostly online.

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I truly appreciate it.

Unfortunately, I didn’t pass the technical task and was rejected. According to the feedback, my problem-solving and design thinking were strong, but my Figma design skills needed improvement.

The task involved writing a mini case study to showcase my design thinking process, along with using Figma to visualize it. While I was confident in the problem-solving part, I lacked proficiency in Figma, especially in areas like responsiveness, auto-layout, and prototyping, which turned out to be the deciding factor.

I’m now looking for reputable courses on Figma and  UI/UX fundamentals. If you have any recommendations, I would really value your advice.

Thank you again for taking the time to read this.

Hello Lorik, well from my experience, remote UX internships can actually be quite effective if you’re proactive about communication and feedback. The main downside is that you miss out on the in-person “design culture”,  things like spontaneous brainstorming sessions, quick feedback loops, or just observing how senior designers collaborate day to day. That said, the upside is pretty strong: you often get to learn different design processes and standards, and gain exposure to diverse user perspectives. Remote roles also tend to build your self-management and communication skills, which are super valuable in UX.

If you’re curious about how these pros and cons compare more broadly, refer to this article on remote internships pros and cons - read here.

If you are still looking for an internship, these are the resources that helped me:

DesignLab - they sometimes partner with companies for mentor-based projects

We Work Remotely - Has remote opportunities from start ups if you’re open to international startups.