Digital Product Design Intern
About The Position
As a Digital Product Design Intern at Polaris Inc., you will support the design and development of digital experiences across Polaris products, including in-vehicle displays, companion mobile applications, and web experiences. You will work closely with product designers, engineers, researchers, and product owners, and participate in user testing and rider research to help ensure digital products are intuitive, usable, and designed for real riders and environments. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in end-to-end digital product design, from early concepts and wireframes through testing, iteration, and engineering handoff. The work takes place in a collaborative, fast-paced office or studio environment, with desk work and occasional participation in user or rider testing sessions. It may also involve observing or participating in vehicle or field-testing environments. The role may be located in Medina, Minnesota, or Novi, Michigan, and requires openness and willingness to relocate. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks may be required. Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. The salary range is $19.50 to $30.75 per hour, with eligibility for overtime. Individual pay is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography; starting at the high end of the range is not common. A portfolio is required with the application and may contain school, personal, or internship projects. It should show UX and UI thinking, examples of wireframes, user flows, interaction design, or prototypes, and the applicant’s design decisions and problem-solving approach. Polished or production-ready case studies are not required; clarity of thinking is emphasized.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS/BA in Digital Product Design, UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, HCI, or a related field.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
- Understanding of UX principles, usability, and interaction design.
- Strong visual design sensibility and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Interest in user-centered design and research-driven decision making.
- Comfort working in a collaborative, feedback-driven environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- Required to be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
- Must submit a portfolio demonstrating UX/UI thinking, design process, and problem-solving.
- Must be open and willing to relocate to Medina, MN, or Novi, MI.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background checks, if applicable.
- Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with user testing and feedback.
- Interest in powersports, automotive, or outdoor recreation; this is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support design of vehicle display interfaces, including infotainment, controls, and system UI.
- Assist with design work for mobile apps and web experiences that complement vehicle systems.
- Create wireframes, user flows, interaction concepts, and high-fidelity UI designs.
- Help maintain and apply design systems, components, and UI standards.
- Prepare design assets, specifications, and documentation for engineering handoff.
- Participate in and organize usability tests, user interviews, and rider-testing research events.
- Assist with research synthesis, insights, and design recommendations.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and researchers in design reviews and critiques.
- Iterate on designs based on feedback, testing results, and technical constraints.
- Support general design tasks such as asset creation, file organization, and design updates.
Benefits
- Eligibility for overtime pay.
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Career Level
Intern
