UX Design Intern

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Champaign, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
UI/UX & Design

Workplace Type:
On-site

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

The Boating Intelligence (BI) Design Lab is seeking a creative and innovative UX Design internIn this role, you will be supporting UX activities within a lab setting, leading user research, and ensuring a cohesive user experience for the final products. 

 

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

  •  Lead in conducting user research and gathering insights through various methodologies such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing. Present findings in concise, professional share-outs to team. 

  • Create wireframes, concept sketches, and user flows to effectively communicate design ideas. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other designers, to ensure the end product is delivering a cohesive experience that incorporates user research insights and usability guidelines. 

  • Lead brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development of innovative design solutions. 

 

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:  

  • To be considered for the internship, candidates must have permanent US Work Authorization. 

  • Current enrollment in a BS or master's degree in a field related to Design at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign 

  • Portfolio highlighting a variety of projects  

  • Competent and comfortable with hand sketching, wireframing, and creating user flows. 

  • Intermediate capability in Photoshop, Figma, Miro, or similar.

  • Understanding of UX design principles, design thinking, user research basics. 

  • Collaborates well with others, can communicate design intent though visuals and verbal, and able to apply feedback and user research insights into work. 

 

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Storyboarding or illustrative capability. 

  • Experience and knowledge in qualitative and quantitative user research practices, such as ethnographic observational studies, semi-structured user interviews, a/b testing, and Surveys. 

  • Additional capability in other creative software such as but not limited to Illustrator, Whimsical, Sketch, etc. 

 

 Travel Requirements:  

 There may be opportunities to travel by accompanying others on UX research trips or going out to survey users in the environment in local boating areasAlthough travel is encouraged if your schedule allows, travel is never mandatory, and performance evaluations are not based on the ability to travel.     

 

Working Conditions:  

 

Learning Opportunities: Our internships are designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks. 

Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.  

Hours: Interns must work at least 8 hours in person at the lab each week during the fall and spring terms. You may work up to 20 hours maximum. During summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours in person at the lab each week. 

Feedback and Performance Reviews: As an intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement. 

Responsibility: Interns at BI Design Lab are expected to manage their own schedules, set goals, and seek feedback for their professional development. 

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

Next is Now!  


We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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