UX/UI Design Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a motivated, curious, and thoughtful UX/UI Design Intern to help develop user experiences for physical products across its portfolio of brands. The intern will work with designers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to understand and apply user-centered design to real-world products, including human-machine interfaces, displays, controls, and product interfaces. The position supports research, ideation, interaction design, prototyping, documentation, and design communication throughout product development, with exposure to technical, business, and manufacturing considerations. The role is intended for a developing designer who is interested in why designs work as well as how they look, and who is comfortable asking questions, exploring solutions, receiving feedback, and communicating design thinking. The internship offers hands-on experience with product and HMI design, cross-functional collaboration, and the process of taking concepts from early stages through refinement and implementation.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in user experience, interaction design, product design, interface design, or related disciplines.
- Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, or comparable software.
- Ability to create and communicate basic wireframes, flows, prototypes, and interface concepts.
- Strong visual, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Strong communication, initiative, coachability, and problem-solving mindset.
Nice To Haves
- A portfolio demonstrating design thinking, problem-solving, and process.
- Exposure to physical product interfaces, embedded systems, or HMI design through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Familiarity with usability testing, design systems, accessibility principles, or interaction prototyping.
- Interest in designing for products used in professional, industrial, outdoor, or consumer environments.
Responsibilities
- Support UX/UI design activities for product interfaces, including human-machine interfaces (HMI), displays, and controls.
- Assist with user research, competitive analysis, and synthesis of findings to identify design opportunities and inform product decisions.
- Create wireframes, user flows, interface concepts, prototypes, and visual design explorations.
- Help translate user, technical, and business requirements into clear, intuitive, and usable experiences.
- Participate in design reviews and communicate design rationale to designers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
- Iterate on concepts based on feedback, usability insights, technical constraints, and evolving product requirements.
- Support the creation and maintenance of design standards, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with industrial design, engineering, product management, and other cross-functional teams throughout development.
- Help prepare presentations and communication materials to explain design concepts, recommendations, and decisions.
- Contribute to broader design initiatives and special projects as opportunities arise.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and partner programs
- Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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