UX/UI Design Intern - Summer 2027

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Valley City, OH

17h • $38,600 - $62,200

About The Position

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a motivated and curious UX/UI Design Intern to help develop user experiences for physical products across its portfolio of brands. The intern will work with experienced designers, engineers, and cross-functional partners and gain exposure to applying user-centered design to real-world products, including human-machine interfaces, displays, controls, and product interfaces.

The intern will support research, ideation, interaction design, prototyping, documentation, and design communication throughout the product development process. The role offers practical experience with technical, business, and manufacturing considerations and with taking designs from early concepts through refinement and implementation. The successful candidate will be curious, thoughtful, collaborative, open to feedback, and able to communicate design thinking and take ownership of assigned work.

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 a related discipline.
• 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 skills.

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 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, 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 explaining design concepts, recommendations, and decisions.
• Contribute to broader design initiatives and special projects as opportunities arise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) and retirement benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products, and discount programs for other vendors and partners.
• Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed