User Experience Summer Intern

Magna International•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Magna New Mobility is a business unit inside Magna International leveraging Magna’s technology building blocks, developing new capabilities, and entering new markets and use cases. Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles. Magna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware. Our software is a core driver - turning our hardware into smart, integrated platforms for partners eager to advance the mobility sector. Magna's New Mobility group is not just about building individual technologies; we aim to create integrated solutions that address the complex challenges of moving people efficiently and cost effectively in the 21st century. Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility. We’re seeking a UX Design Intern to support active product design work over the summer. This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of UX, partnering closely with design, product, and engineering to help shape thoughtful, user-centered improvements across our applications.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field
Foundational understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking methods
Familiarity with Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and visual design; exposure to other design tools is a plus
Ability to translate problems and requirements into clear visual and interaction solutions
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience creating wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes in Figma
Exposure to user research methods, usability testing, or synthesis of findings
Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and pattern consistency
Understanding of responsive design and accessibility best practices
Experience collaborating on team projects through coursework, internships, or personal work
Ability to present design thinking and rationale clearly to others

Responsibilities

Contribute to user research, discovery activities, and synthesis of findings
Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and interactive prototypes
Participate in design critiques, team meetings, and collaborative working sessions
Document design decisions, patterns, and guidelines while supporting the evolution of the design system
Partner with product and engineering to understand requirements and translate them into thoughtful design solutions
Assist with usability testing and analysis of user feedback
Support enhancements and refinements to existing user experiences
Complete assigned design projects within established timelines