UX·UI Internship (Seoul)

UI/UX Design Internship (Seoul)
📍 Seoul, South Korea

⏳ Unpaid Internship | 3–6 Months | Conversational Korean preferred, but fluency is not required

About The Daebak Company

The Daebak Company is a Seoul-based commerce and marketing startup that connects global fans with the best of Korean culture through subscription boxes, creator collaborations, and data-driven brand consulting.

Our mission is to deliver the best products and services from Korea to the world while promoting Korean culture. Through our platforms and programs, we aim to unite the global Hallyu community, creating a space where users can engage, inspire one another, and feel empowered through shared cultural experiences.

Responsibilities

1. Website UI/UX Design

  • Support the ongoing UI/UX improvement of the Daebak.co website in alignment with the company’s branding guidelines.

  • Review existing user flows, navigation structures, layouts, and customer touchpoints to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Design responsive interfaces for desktop and mobile experiences.

  • Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for landing pages, product pages, onboarding experiences, and other website features.

2. Unbox Korea Platform Design

  • Collaborate on Unbox Korea, our global creator collaboration platform, to improve usability, accessibility, and overall user experience.

  • Help refine platform navigation, creator workflows, campaign pages, and visual hierarchy.

  • Contribute design ideas that strengthen brand visibility and encourage engagement among global creators and partners.

3. User Research & Design Systems

  • Research user behavior, competitor platforms, and digital design trends relevant to global Korean culture audiences.

  • Assist with usability testing, feedback collection, and the analysis of user pain points.

  • Support the development and maintenance of Daebak’s design system, including typography, colors, components, and interface guidelines.

  • Collaborate with Marketing, E-commerce, and Development teams to ensure designs are visually consistent and technically feasible.

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about Korean culture, digital products, user experience, and interface design.

  • Fluent or highly proficient in English and/or Korean.

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

  • Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, usability, responsive design, and user-centered design principles.

  • Able to manage time efficiently and remain focused during working hours.

  • Comfortable receiving feedback, explaining design decisions, and iterating based on user or business needs.

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience improving digital products for a global Korean culture and commerce brand.

  • Opportunities to build a global network across brands, institutions, creators, and cultural organizations.

  • Real ownership, with your work directly contributing to Daebak’s growth and global expansion.

  • Portfolio-ready experience across website design, platform UX, responsive interfaces, and design systems.

  • Internship completion certificate upon finishing the program.

  • Letter of recommendation available upon strong performance.

Bonus Skills

Experience with:

  • Figma

  • Adobe XD

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Prototyping and usability-testing tools

  • Design systems and responsive web design

  • HTML and CSS knowledge

  • Shopify or other e-commerce platforms

How to Apply

Send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Howard@daebak.co.