Business Development Intern

About Userhood Userhood is a UX/UI design studio and bootcamp that partners with early-stage startups to improve product usability, craft better user flows, and build delightful interfaces. We also run a hands-on design education program for emerging designers looking to break into the industry with strong portfolios. We’re looking for a Growth Associate to help us scale our outreach and lead generation. Responsibilities Research and identify potential leads (startups, product teams, creators, founders) Build, manage, and maintain lead databases using tools like Google Sheets, Notion, or Airtable Write and send personalized cold emails and messages Track open rates, replies, and funnel performance Use tools like Mail Merge, Apollo, Hunter, etc., to streamline outreach Report weekly progress with metrics and insights Collaborate on growth campaigns and testing strategies Support warm lead handoff and follow-ups. Skills Required Strong research and data-finding skills (LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Twitter, directories) Excellent written communication, especially for crafting concise, personal outreach messages Highly organized and able to manage multiple outreach pipelines Familiarity with spreadsheets, Notion, and basic lead gen tools Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and iterate fast Bonus: familiarity with startups, product design, or the UX/UI ecosystem. What We're Looking For Someone excited about startups, design, and creative problem-solving A fast learner who is not afraid to test, fail, and improve A proactive contributor who can think beyond just checklists Someone who wants to learn real, hands-on growth and lead generation Benefits Direct access to the founder and mentorship Exposure to how design studios and bootcamps operate behind the scenes Flexible working hours and remote-first setup Potential for full-time or long-term role based on performance Opportunity to grow with the brand from the early stages Show more Show less