Job Title:

Internship (UI/UX) - Application Development

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

Hybrid Position

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Position Description:

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in fields related to Computer Science, Computer Engineering or UI/UX Design and Development

As an UI/UX Application Development Intern, you will:

• Collaborate with our product owners and development teams to develop intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces - wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs for web and mobile applications.

• Support the creation and maintenance of design systems and style guides.

• Assist in conducting user research and usability testing to gather insights and improve user experience.

• Communicate your work to other teams and develop your skills explaining design ideas and prototypes to a business audience.

• Gain firsthand design experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to real-world projects.

A successful candidate will:

• Be self-motivated and able to contribute in a team setting.

• Excel at communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Have an understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.

• Have some experience or knowledge in modern web application development languages and frameworks such as HTML/CSS, Angular/React etc.

• Show some level of proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, or similar.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.
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Minimum Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have completed at least one course or equivalent experience with UI/UX Design and Development or similar subjects like Graphic Design, Interaction Design or Human-Computer Interaction.

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.