UX Designer Intern- Summer 2026

Hy-Vee, Inc.•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Corporate office internship provides assistance with positions in the corporate office in West Des Moines. This is a paid internship with flexible hours. The individuals selected will be provided with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in their designated internship area.

Requirements

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Enthusiasm for creating seamless and accessible user experiences that make a real impact.
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interprets instructions
Must be able to perform arithmetic and calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
This position requires strong computer and analytical skills. The person must also have strong verbal and written communication skills and be extremely detailed oriented.
The person must be well organized and capable of multi-tasking simultaneously
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking methodology.
Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision.
Must be physically able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, and color vision, and field of vision.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
This position frequently involves a fast work pace in an office setting.
Must be able to handle multiple jobs/situations every day.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive and visually engaging digital experiences.
Assist with user research, journey mapping, wireframing, and prototyping to support product development.
Participate in usability testing and synthesize findings into actionable design recommendations.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides.
Use tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch to build interactive design prototypes.
Support UX documentation and present design concepts to team members and stakeholders.
Learn about accessibility, responsive design, and design thinking principles through real-world application.
Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all employee interactions.
Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.