User Experience Intern

Sonos • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonos is seeking an undergraduate student for its 11-week internship program, running June 7 through August 20, 2027. The intern will work 40 hours per week, at least four days per week onsite in the Seattle, Washington office. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers and own a project from problem definition through prototype. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will help shape customer experiences across the Sonos app and connected products, applying user research, interaction design, prototyping, and collaboration with engineering. The program also includes multi-day orientation and onboarding, business leadership speaker sessions, cohort social activities, meaningful project work, mentorship, and a collaborative creative culture.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university, preferably in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction, Visual Communication, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
• Portfolio or equivalent work samples demonstrating the design process from problem framing through final solution.
• Proficiency with Figma or a comparable design and prototyping tool.
• Solid understanding of UX fundamentals, including interaction design, information architecture, and usability.
• Curious and collaborative, and comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
• Expected graduation date of Winter 2027/2028 or Spring 2028/2029.
• Available to participate in the internship from June 7 through August 20, 2027.
• Able to work from the Seattle office a minimum of four days per week.
• Authorized to work for any U.S. employer now and in the future; Sonos cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing for mobile iOS or Android, including platform conventions such as Apple HIG or Material Design.
• Hands-on experience with user research methods such as interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
• Experience with motion or prototyping tools such as ProtoPie, Principle, or After Effects.
• Familiarity with design systems and accessibility best practices.
• Interest in music, audio, or connected-home products.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end flows and interfaces for the Sonos app and connected products, including setup and everyday listening experiences.
• Turn ambiguous problems into concepts using sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Plan and conduct research with listeners and translate findings into design decisions.
• Partner with engineers to implement designs and use the design system to maintain consistency across platforms.
• Present and advocate for design ideas to the team and Sonos leadership.
• Use AI tools to explore ideas, synthesize research, and improve the team's design process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days of continuous employment.
• Eligibility for the 401(k) plan with company matching after 1,000 hours of service or three years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first.
• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually.
• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Employee discount program and Sonos Radio HD at no cost.
• Interns and co-ops in the U.S. are eligible for benefits on day one unless otherwise noted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed