Interaction Design Intern

Posted:
9/4/2024, 3:34:35 AM

Location(s):
Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
UI/UX & Design

Workplace Type:
Remote

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Summer Intern – Interaction Design-Remote Indiana

(Candidate would need to reside in the state of Indiana for accessibility to the Carmel, IN Internship Events)


As an Interaction Design Intern, you will assist with Allegion’s Digital Product Design Team by providing assistance with numerous internal and public-facing products. You will be responsible for the delivery of digital design deliverables within Allegion’s Global Software Services team and for partnering with senior design staff to prepare empathy maps, user journeys & flows, content/app inventories, site/app maps, and wireframes. If you are seeking a summer experience that offers meaningful projects, learning opportunities, professional development and an opportunity to build strong relationships with your peers and leaders, Allegion is the right place for you! 


What You Will Do: 
• Support innovation through creative application of interaction design and research
• Participate in design reviews, critiquing the work of other designers, and collecting feedback on their own work
• Work collaboratively with other team members on a capstone project that involves the design and development of an internal digital product
•  Communicate effectively with design, development, and business partners as appropriate
•  Help to clarify, identify, and track requirements and project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required
•  Obtain the experience to create a foundation for growth and future opportunities with Allegion

What You Need to Succeed: 


•  Pursuing a degree in an interaction design related discipline (UX design, computer science, human computer interaction, cognitive psychology), GPA of 3.0 or higher and entering either their Junior or Senior year in the fall of 2025.

•  Passion for UX/interaction design and design research
•  An upbeat, positive attitude while enjoying working with an agile team to design innovative solutions to help enable business growth and improve customer satisfaction
•  Ability to quickly understand new business domains, and be creative and thoughtful about how to use design to improve business processes and user challenges
•  Ability to quickly prototype concepts that can be used to demonstrate design solutions internally as well as with end users
•  Familiarity with a variety of digital design and prototyping methods & tools including Sketch, InVision, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Framer-X, HTML/CSS, etc.
•  Ability to identify issues, generate solutions and work within identified constraints
•  Effective listening, time management, and creative problem-solving techniques
•  A strong team-player attitude, delivering on your own responsibilities while being respectful of other team members
•  A desire to learn, grow, and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion's business and customers

Other Preferred Skills and Competencies:
•  Familiarity with UX research methods including interviewing users and facilitating usability studies
•  Familiarity with Design Thinking principles
•  Familiarity with programming concepts & capabilities
•  Intellectual curiosity and competent communication skills

Regardless of your degree, Allegion is a great place to begin your career.
You should consider starting your career with us if:

• You share our vision of seamless access and a safer world
•  You share our purpose of creating peace of mind by pioneering safety & security
•  You want to build a robust network of experienced and talented professionals
•  You want to work for an industry leader and alongside a team of experts
•  You are eager to take initiative and take ownership of exciting projects
•  You are ready to embrace the Allegion culture and values and develop lifelong connections with your teammates

What You’ll Get From Us:
•  An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
•  Professional growth through exposure to our executive team, leadership-led lunch & learn sessions and mentor/mentee relationships
•  Meaningful time with your peers through Allegion sponsored activities such as picnics, sporting events and community service projects allowing you to "Serve Others, Not Yourself"

Apply Today
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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