User Experience Design (UX) Intern

Shureorporated•Niles, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shure's User Experience Design group is looking for a talented design intern to create intuitive, effective, and engaging software applications that will bring exciting features and powerful functionality to new and existing Shure products. You should have strong systems thinking, UX concepting and wireframing, UI architecture and feature scoping skills. This position will work with other designers, internal stakeholders and end-users in defining product and UI requirements, design solutions and ensuring our products meet the high standards expected of our brand. This Internship can be Remote, Onsite or Hybrid based in Niles, IL.

Requirements

Working towards a BA or MA in HCI or related program
Cross-platform projects and experience is preferred (web, mobile, installed)
Skilled at UX design, fundamental understanding of SW, solid visual sensibilities
Self-motivated to learn and utilize new technologies and tools
Excel in a team atmosphere as a member of a fast-moving multi-disciplinary group
Identify issues and risks along with potential solutions
Think on your feet and change course quickly
Competent-to-expert knowledge of design & documentation tools such as Adobe CC, Figma, Abstract
HTML5, CSS, Javascript , Angular JS and other web libraries
UI platforms like Material Design, iOS, Bootstrap.
User-centered design perspective and use of common methodologies
Excellent critical listening, analytic, writing and presenting skills
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with products for audio or AV/IT professionals is preferred
A portfolio of work samples is required

Responsibilities

Contribute to design projects from their inception to launch – and beyond
Collaborate with product managers on product requirements and focus on the user experience, ease-of-use, performance and efficiency of the associated software applications.
Work independently and in collaboration with other stakeholders to quickly produce multiple concepts and prototypes for internal use, usability testing and customer review.
Leverage rapid prototyping and customer interaction to make informed design decisions
Work with developers to ensure the technical feasibility of designs and guide the interface through the development process.
Meet with end users to assess and document user needs and use-cases
Contribute to high level design patterns and specifications