CDS Intern - Central Engineering UX/UI Designer

Costco IT•Issaquah, WA

8d•$21 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Costco Digital Services is offering a paid, 12-week internship during 2027 for students enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program. The internship is located in Issaquah, Washington, runs from mid-June to early September, and requires interns to work in the office five days per week. Out-of-state work is not allowed, and interns are responsible for their own travel and accommodation; housing is not provided. The UX/UI Designer Intern will work with the Central Engineering team to improve internal tools and platforms and make company processes more intuitive. The team advances a standardized user experience for non-member-facing applications through the Enterprise Design System (EDS). The intern will observe and support the design system, help test new tools, contribute to design discussions, create components, engage users, and explore AI applications for modernizing processes such as compliance validation. The intern will collaborate with engineers and help connect technical capabilities with internal user needs. Interns will attend presentations by members of Executive Management from IT and other parts of the company. At the end of the program, the intern will prepare and present a summary of their experience to management and peers. The position is classified as hourly temporary employment for the internship period, which ends after no more than 12 weeks unless the intern is selected for a regular position through the normal interview process.

Requirements

Online portfolio demonstrating working knowledge of current best practices and tools for design, accessibility, and UX research.
Proficiency with Figma for creating wireframes and high-fidelity interactive prototypes and maintaining design components.
Familiarity with frontend code, frameworks, or techniques to ensure designs are technically feasible and can be handed off effectively to engineering teams.
Ability to iteratively refine designs based on stakeholder feedback, user testing data, and team collaboration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational, time-management, and project-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and stay organized.
Currently maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college, or university.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining Figma component libraries and applying WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility guidelines to design artifacts.
Experience using AI design software or generative tools to streamline workflows, ideate concepts, or enhance visual assets.
Basic understanding of natural-language programming concepts (sometimes called “vibe coding”) and willingness to experiment with AI tools for rapid prototyping and connecting design with functional frontend code.
Proficiency applying responsive design principles, such as fluid grids and media queries, for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
Familiarity with agile software development.
Proficiency with Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.

Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders to identify solutions that support business requirements.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Learn and apply new concepts, processes, and tools; follow instructions and complete assignments on time.
Take initiative to solve problems and prioritize projects and deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
Use iterative design methods, including sketches, process flows, wireframes, and interactive simulations or prototypes, to inform design decisions.
Create interactive simulations or prototypes so project teams, stakeholders, and users can explore and understand proposed business solutions.
Observe and support the Enterprise Design System, help test new tools, contribute to design discussions, create components, engage users, and explore AI applications for modernizing processes.
Collaborate with engineers to connect technical capabilities with internal user needs.
Attend program presentations and prepare and present a summary of the internship experience to management and peers.