2023 User Experience Designer Summer Intern (Start ASAP)

About IBM

Herman Hollerith, a young German immigrant who worked for the US census, developed a punching machine that speeded up the census process. His invention was used for the 1890 census and delivered a good result.  After this success, he set up his own company, “Tabulating Machine.” After several mergers with other companies, the form of what would become IBM began to take shape.

Your role

• Participating in User Experiences Design activities such as UX research, interviews, and workshops in an Agile environment
• Synthesizing research findings and strategy to craft user experiences that connect people in meaningful, enduring ways with products, services, and brands
• Providing information verbally and visually through low-and mid-fidelity renderings and clickable prototypes
• Working with other UX Designers, Visual Designers, Content Designers, Experience Strategists, Researchers, and Product Managers to understand users’ needs and behaviors for the industries in which they work

Training, development & rotations

IBM incorporates hands-on training into employee education. Blue Opportunities provides experience-based development opportunities, such as job rotations, to enhance IBMers’ careers regardless of geography. Participants commit as little as a few hours to several months to complete project-based initiatives that further their career goals.

Compensation & benefits

Prosple estimated the salary range of this position to be between US$119,935 - US$145,784. As an employee, you'll also receive the following benefits:

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance. 
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.

Career Progression

As a User Experience Designer Intern, you are the future of Human-centered design. You will be at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to digitally reinvent business for the clients.

Work-Life Balance

The Work-Life Balance at IBM is rated an A putting it in the Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. 84% of IBM employees are satisfied with their work-life balance. A well-proportioned work-life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive.

Company Culture

IBM has learned over the years that culture isn’t just one tool of management; it is the essence of management. It means that employees make the right decisions not because they are told what to do, but because they know what to do. When that is the case—when you can nurture a corporate culture based on thinking—you can preserve and guide an organization through centuries of change.

About you

• Must have a portfolio of recent and relevant examples of hands-on experience in digital UX design projects
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles, traditional design principles, and understanding of UX and interactive design trends
• Interest in areas such as customer strategy, user research, information architecture, customer experience design, product design, and accessibility
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply on employer site” button on this page.

IBM is a giant in the field of information technology. Their recruitment process for graduates is closely monitored as they're after talents whose values align with that of the company to ensure its growth.

Sources

• careers.ibm.com
• ibm.com
• us.prosple.com
• glassdoor.com
• comparably.com
• youtube.com